Ernie Sabella
- Born
- September 19, 1949 (77 years old)
- Place of birth
- Westchester, New York, USA
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025The Lion King at the Hollywood BowlFilm · Self★ 7.3
- 2021Show of TitlesFilm · "Man of La Mancha" Performer
- 2016Bakery in BrooklynFilm · Dave★ 5.2
- 2016The Lion Guard: Return of the RoarFilm · Pumbaa (voice)★ 6.7
- 2016The Lion GuardSeries · Pumbaa (voice)★ 7.7
- 2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2012Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2010Listen to Your HeartFilm · Tony★ 7.1
- 2009The Good WifeSeries · Murray★ 7.6
- 2009Waking Sleeping BeautyFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 7.2
- 2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2008Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2008Wild About Safety with Timon & PumbaaSeries · Pumbaa
- 2008Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2004The Lion King 1½Film · Pumbaa (voice)★ 6.6
- 2004Broadway's Lost Treasures IIFilm · Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
- 2004Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2004Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5Film · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2004Behind the Legend: TimonFilm · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2003Timon & Pumba's Virtual SafariTimon & Pumba's Virtual SafariFilm · Pumbaa (voice)
- 2003That's So RavenSeries · Mr. Petracelli★ 7.2
- 2001Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseFilm · Pumbaa (voice)★ 7.0
- 2001Disney's House of MouseSeries · Pumbaa (voice), Pumbaa★ 7.7
- 2000EdSeries · Gary Swirdlock★ 7.7
- 1999The Out-of-TownersFilm · Getaway Driver★ 5.8
- 1999ProvidenceSeries · Lou Keppler★ 6.7
- 1998The Lion King II: Simba's PrideFilm · Pumbaa (voice)★ 6.9
- 1998Encore! Encore!Encore! Encore!Series · Leo Wodecki
- 1997A Magical Walt Disney World ChristmasFilm · Self
- 1997MouseHuntFilm · Maury★ 6.6
- 1997In & OutFilm · Aldo Hooper★ 6.5
- 1997On Holiday With Timon & PumbaaFilm · Pumbaa (Voice)★ 6.2
- 1997The PracticeSeries · Harland Bassett★ 7.6
- 1996Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas ParadeFilm · Self
- 1996Dining Out with Timon & PumbaaFilm · Pumbaa (Voice)★ 6.3
- 1996Around the World With Timon & PumbaaFilm · Pumbaa (Voice)★ 6.5
- 1995Stand By MeFilm · Pumbaa (voice)
- 1995Timon and PumbaaSeries · Pumbaa (voice)★ 7.3
- 1995RoommatesFilm · Stash★ 5.7
- 1995Circle of Life: An Environmental FableFilm · Pumba
- 1994Quiz ShowFilm · Car Salesman★ 7.2
- 1994The Lion KingFilm · Pumbaa (voice)★ 8.3
- 1992Just My ImaginationFilm · Arnold Mayer
- 1992Guys and Dolls: Off the RecordFilm · Himself / Harry the Horse
- 1992Mad About YouSeries · Maurice★ 6.8
- 1991Going UnderFilm · The Mole
- 1990FaithFilm · Stanley
- 1989Saved by the BellSeries · Leon Carosi★ 7.8
- 1989SeinfeldSeries · Naked Man★ 8.3
- 1989Quantum LeapSeries · Manny / Sancho Panza★ 8.0
- 1989CoachSeries · Ernie★ 6.7
- 1989A Fine RomanceSeries · George Shipman
- 1988Murphy BrownSeries · Julian★ 6.5
- 1988Fright Night Part 2Film · Dr. Scott Harrison★ 6.4
- 1987A Different WorldSeries · Campus Policeman★ 7.2
- 1987She's the SheriffSeries · Dickie Dinsmore
- 1987Married... with ChildrenSeries · Mr. Pond★ 7.7
- 1987RoxieRoxieSeries · Vito Carteri
- 1986Tough GuysFilm · Hotel Clerk★ 6.0
- 1986Sledge Hammer!Series · Al Fresco★ 8.0
- 1986Perfect StrangersSeries · Donald Twinkacetti★ 6.7
- 1985CopacabanaFilm · Sam Gropper
- 1984City HeatFilm · Ballistics Expert★ 5.5
- 1984It's Your MoveSeries · Lou Donatelli
- 1984HunterSeries · Earnie★ 7.1
- 1984Punky BrewsterSeries★ 7.2
- 1983Hardcastle and McCormickSeries · Clyde Whitley★ 6.5
- 1982The New Odd CoupleSeries · Policeman
- 1982St. ElsewhereSeries · Patient★ 5.7
- 1982NewhartSeries · Police Officer, Ed Halstead★ 7.2
- 1982CheersSeries · Stan★ 7.6
- 1982Cagney & LaceySeries★ 7.0
- 1981Hill Street BluesSeries · Paulie★ 7.6
- 1980Little Johnny JonesFilm · Sing Song
- 1980The Robber BridegroomFilm · Big Harp
- 1979Knots LandingSeries · Frank Edmunds★ 6.9
- 1979The Facts of LifeSeries★ 7.1
- 1979Broadway on ShowtimeSeries · Big Harp
- 1978Diff'rent StrokesSeries★ 7.1
- 1976AliceSeries★ 7.0
