Ernie Sabella
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.
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Movies (45)
El Rey León en el Hollywood Bowl
2025 · Self
Show of Titles
2021 · "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016 · Dave
La Guardia del León: Un Nuevo Rugido
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
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2010 · 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 About Fire
2009 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008 · Pumbaa (voice)
El rey león 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)
La Navidad mágica de Mickey
2001 · Pumbaa (voice)
The Out-of-Towners
1999 · Getaway Driver
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997 · Self
MouseHunt
1997 · Maury
In & Out
1997 · Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997 · Pumbaa (Voice)
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)
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
Going Under
1991 · The Mole
Faith
1990 · Stanley
Fright Night Part 2
1988 · Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys
1986 · Hotel Clerk
Copacabana
1985 · Sam Gropper
City Heat
1984 · Ballistics Expert
Little Johnny Jones
1980 · Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
1980 · Big Harp
TV shows (40)
La Guardia del León
2016 · Pumbaa (voice)
La esposa ejemplar
2009 · Murray
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008 · Pumbaa
Es Tan Raven
2003 · Mr. Petracelli
Disney's House of Mouse
2001 · Pumbaa (voice), Pumbaa
Ed
2000 · Gary Swirdlock
Providence
1999 · Lou Keppler
Encore! Encore!
1998 · Leo Wodecki
The Practice
1997 · Harland Bassett
Timon and Pumbaa
1995 · Pumbaa (voice)
Mad About You
1992 · Maurice
Saved by the Bell
1989 · Leon Carosi
Seinfeld
1989 · Naked Man
Quantum Leap
1989 · Manny / Sancho Panza
Coach
1989 · Ernie
A Fine Romance
1989 · George Shipman
Murphy Brown
1988 · Julian
A Different World
1987 · Campus Policeman
She's the Sheriff
1987 · Dickie Dinsmore
Married... with Children
1987 · Mr. Pond
Roxie
1987 · Vito Carteri
Sledge Hammer!
1986 · Al Fresco
Perfect Strangers
1986 · Donald Twinkacetti
It's Your Move
1984 · Lou Donatelli
Hunter
1984 · Earnie
Punky Brewster
1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983 · Clyde Whitley
The New Odd Couple
1982 · Policeman
St. Elsewhere
1982 · Patient
Newhart
1982 · Police Officer, Ed Halstead
Cheers
1982 · Stan
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981 · Paulie
Knots Landing
1979 · Frank Edmunds
The Facts of Life
1979
Broadway on Showtime
1979 · Big Harp
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Alice
1976
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self (uncredited)
The Oscars
1953 · Self