8.3
Movie
Acting
Ernie Sabella
- Born
- (age 77)
- Birthplace
- Westchester, New York, USA
- Credits
- 85 titles
Biography
Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise voicing the character in all media except the 2019 and 2024 films. He is also recognized for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.
Signature work
Known For
8.3
Movie
6.9
Movie
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
6.6
Movie
The Lion King 1½
8.2
TV
Seinfeld
6.6
Movie
MouseHunt
7.7
TV
Married... with Children
6.7
Movie
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
7.2
Movie
Quiz Show
8.0
TV
Quantum Leap
6.5
Movie
In & Out
7.8
TV
Saved by the Bell
7.6
TV
Cheers
7.6
TV
The Good Wife
7.3
TV
Timon and Pumbaa
6.4
Movie
Fright Night Part 2
7.1
TV
Diff'rent Strokes
7.2
TV
That's So Raven
7.0
Movie
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Acting credits 85
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl Film | Self |
| 2021 | Show of Titles Film | "Man of La Mancha" Performer |
| 2016 | Bakery in Brooklyn Film | Dave |
| 2016 | The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2016 | The Lion Guard TV | Pumbaa (voice) (2 ep) |
| 2013 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2013 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2012 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2010 | Listen to Your Heart Film | Tony |
| 2010 | Waking Sleeping Beauty Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2009 | The Good Wife TV | Murray (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2009 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2009 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2008 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2008 | Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa TV | Pumbaa (8 ep) |
| 2008 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2004 | The Lion King 1½ Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II Film | Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls") |
| 2004 | Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2004 | Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2004 | Behind the Legend: Timon Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2003 | Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2003 | That's So Raven TV | Mr. Petracelli (2 ep) |
| 2001 | Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 2001 | Disney's House of Mouse TV | Pumbaa (voice) (10 ep) |
| 2000 | Ed TV | Gary Swirdlock (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The Out-of-Towners Film | Getaway Driver |
| 1999 | Providence TV | Lou Keppler (3 ep) |
| 1998 | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 1998 | Encore! Encore! TV | Leo Wodecki (13 ep) |
| 1997 | A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas Film | Self |
| 1997 | MouseHunt Film | Maury |
| 1997 | In & Out Film | Aldo Hooper |
| 1997 | On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa Film | Pumbaa (Voice) |
| 1997 | The Practice TV | Harland Bassett (4 ep) |
| 1996 | Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade Film | Self |
| 1996 | Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa Film | Pumbaa (Voice) |
| 1996 | Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa Film | Pumbaa (Voice) |
| 1995 | Stand By Me Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 1995 | Timon and Pumbaa TV | Pumbaa (voice) (169 ep) |
| 1995 | Roommates Film | Stash |
| 1995 | Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable Film | Pumba |
| 1994 | Quiz Show Film | Car Salesman |
| 1994 | The Lion King Film | Pumbaa (voice) |
| 1992 | Just My Imagination Film | Arnold Mayer |
| 1992 | Guys and Dolls: Off the Record Film | Himself / Harry the Horse |
| 1992 | Mad About You TV | Maurice (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Going Under Film | The Mole |
| 1990 | Faith Film | Stanley |
| 1989 | Saved by the Bell TV | Leon Carosi (7 ep) |
| 1989 | Seinfeld TV | Naked Man (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap TV | Manny / Sancho Panza (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Coach TV | Ernie (1 ep) |
| 1989 | A Fine Romance TV | George Shipman (13 ep) |
| 1988 | Murphy Brown TV | Julian (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Fright Night Part 2 Film | Dr. Scott Harrison |
| 1987 | A Different World TV | Campus Policeman (1 ep) |
| 1987 | She's the Sheriff TV | Dickie Dinsmore (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Married... with Children TV | Mr. Pond (1 ep) |