Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

September 19, 1949 (76 yrs)

place of birth

Westchester, New York, USA

also known as

Ernest Sabella

total credits

39 movies

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.

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Known For

The Lion King

The Lion King

as Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

as Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion King 1½

The Lion King 1½

as Pumbaa (voice)

MouseHunt

MouseHunt

as Maury

In & Out

In & Out

as Aldo Hooper

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

as Car Salesman

Filmography

39 credits · sorted by popularity · swipe or use arrows

The Lion King
8.3

The Lion King

1994as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
6.9

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
6.6

The Lion King 1½

2004as Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt
6.5

MouseHunt

1997as Maury
In & Out
6.5

In & Out

1997as Aldo Hooper
Quiz Show
7.3

Quiz Show

1994as Car Salesman
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
7.0

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

2001as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
6.7

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016as Pumbaa (voice)
Fright Night Part 2
6.4

Fright Night Part 2

1988as Dr. Scott Harrison
Waking Sleeping Beauty
7.2

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009as Self (archive footage)
Tough Guys
6.0

Tough Guys

1986as Hotel Clerk
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
7.1

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

2025as Self
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
6.4

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

1996as Pumbaa (Voice)
Bakery in Brooklyn
5.2

Bakery in Brooklyn

2016as Dave
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
6.3

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

1996as Pumbaa (Voice)
Copacabana
7.2

Copacabana

1985as Sam Gropper
Going Under
3.9

Going Under

1991as The Mole
Show of Titles

Show of Titles

2021as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Roommates
5.8

Roommates

1995as Stash
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
6.2

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

1997as Pumbaa (Voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
8.3

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
8.5

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

1992as Himself / Harry the Horse
Faith
4.5

Faith

1990as Stanley
The Robber Bridegroom

The Robber Bridegroom

1980as Big Harp
Listen to Your Heart
7.1

Listen to Your Heart

2010as Tony
Stand By Me
6.2

Stand By Me

1995as Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
6.0

Just My Imagination

1992as Arnold Mayer
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
5.5

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!

2008as Pumbaa (voice)
Little Johnny Jones

Little Johnny Jones

1980as Sing Song
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
8.0

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

1995as Pumba
Behind the Legend: Timon
7.0

Behind the Legend: Timon

2004as Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
9.0

A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas

1997as Self
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
5.0

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!

2013as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
6.0

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!

2013as Pumbaa (voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
10.0

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

1996as Self
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
5.0

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!

2012as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
5.5

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!

2009as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
5.5

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!

2008as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
5.5

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!

2009as Pumbaa (voice)