Ernie Sabella

Known for: Acting
Born: September 19, 1949, Westchester, New York, USA
Movies: 44

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.

Best-Known Movies

8.3

The Lion King

1994

6.9

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998

6.6

The Lion King 1½

2004

6.6

MouseHunt

1997

6.7

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016

7.2

Quiz Show

1994

6.5

In & Out

1997

6.5

Fright Night Part 2

1988

7.0

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

2001

5.8

The Out-of-Towners

1999

Filmography

2025	The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl	Self
2021	Show of Titles	"Man of La Mancha" Performer
2016	Bakery in Brooklyn	Dave
2016	The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar	Pumbaa (voice)
2013	Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!	Pumbaa (voice)
2013	Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!	Pumbaa (voice)
2012	Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!	Pumbaa (voice)
2010	Listen to Your Heart	Tony
2010	Waking Sleeping Beauty	Self (archive footage)
2009	Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!	Pumbaa (voice)
2009	Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!	Pumbaa (voice)
2008	Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!	Pumbaa (voice)
2008	Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!	Pumbaa (voice)
2004	The Lion King 1½	Pumbaa (voice)
2004	Broadway's Lost Treasures II	Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
2004	Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0	Pumbaa (voice)
2004	Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5	Pumbaa (voice)
2004	Behind the Legend: Timon	Pumbaa (voice)
2003	Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari	Pumbaa (voice)
2001	Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse	Pumbaa (voice)
1999	The Out-of-Towners	Getaway Driver
1998	The Lion King II: Simba's Pride	Pumbaa (voice)
1997	A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas	Self
1997	MouseHunt	Maury
1997	In & Out	Aldo Hooper
1997	On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa	Pumbaa (Voice)
1996	Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade	Self
1996	Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa	Pumbaa (Voice)
1996	Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa	Pumbaa (Voice)
1995	Stand By Me	Pumbaa (voice)
1995	Roommates	Stash
1995	Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable	Pumba
1994	Quiz Show	Car Salesman
1994	The Lion King	Pumbaa (voice)
1992	Just My Imagination	Arnold Mayer
1992	Guys and Dolls: Off the Record	Himself / Harry the Horse
1991	Going Under	The Mole
1990	Faith	Stanley
1988	Fright Night Part 2	Dr. Scott Harrison
1986	Tough Guys	Hotel Clerk
1985	Copacabana	Sam Gropper
1984	City Heat	Ballistics Expert
1980	Little Johnny Jones	Sing Song
1980	The Robber Bridegroom	Big Harp

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