Ernie Sabella
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Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday19 September 1949 (77 years old)
Place of birthWestchester, New York, USA
Known credits84
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.
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025 · Self
Show of Titles
2021 · "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016 · Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016 · Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard
2016 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012 · Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010 · Tony
The Good Wife
2009 · Murray
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009 · Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008 · Pumbaa
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008 · Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004 · Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004 · Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004 · Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004 · Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003 · Pumbaa (voice)
That's So Raven
2003 · Mr. Petracelli
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001 · Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001 · Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001 · Pumbaa
Ed
2000 · Gary Swirdlock
The Out-of-Towners
1999 · Getaway Driver
Providence
1999 · Lou Keppler
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · Pumbaa (voice)
Encore! Encore!
1998 · Leo Wodecki
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997 · Self
MouseHunt
1997 · Maury
In & Out
1997 · Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997 · Pumbaa (Voice)
The Practice
1997 · Atty. Harland Bassett
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996 · Self
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me
1995 · Pumbaa (voice)
Timon and Pumbaa
1995 · Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
1995 · Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995 · Pumba
Quiz Show
1994 · Car Salesman
The Lion King
1994 · Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
1992 · Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992 · Himself / Harry the Horse
Mad About You
1992 · Maurice
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