Ernie Sabella
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
as Self
Show of Titles
2021
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
as Dave
The Lion Guard
2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
as Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010
as Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Good Wife
2009
as Murray
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
as Pumbaa
The Lion King 1½
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
as Pumbaa (voice)
That's So Raven
2003
as Mr. Petracelli
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
as Pumbaa
Ed
2000
as Gary Swirdlock
The Out-of-Towners
1999
as Getaway Driver
Providence
1999
as Lou Keppler
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
as Pumbaa (voice)
Encore! Encore!
1998
as Leo Wodecki
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
as Pumbaa (Voice)
MouseHunt
1997
as Maury
In & Out
1997
as Aldo Hooper
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997
as Self
The Practice
1997
as Atty. Harland Bassett
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996
as Self
Stand By Me
1995
as Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
1995
as Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
as Pumba
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
as Pumbaa (voice)
Quiz Show
1994
as Car Salesman
The Lion King
1994
as Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
1992
as Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Mad About You
1992
as Maurice
Going Under
1991
as The Mole
Faith
1990
as Stanley
Seinfeld
1989
as Naked Man
Saved by the Bell
1989
as Leon Carosi
A Fine Romance
1989
as George Shipman
Quantum Leap
1989
as Manny / Sancho Panza
Coach
1989
as Ernie
Fright Night Part 2
1988
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Murphy Brown
1988
as Julian
A Different World
1987
as Campus Policeman
Roxie
1987
as Vito Carteri
Married... with Children
1987
as Mr. Pond
She's the Sheriff
1987
She's the Sheriff
1987
as Dickie Dinsmore
Tough Guys
1986
as Hotel Clerk
Sledge Hammer!
1986
as Al Fresco
Perfect Strangers
1986
as Donald Twinkacetti
Copacabana
1985
as Sam Gropper
City Heat
1984
as Ballistics Expert
Punky Brewster
1984
Hunter
1984
as Earnie
It's Your Move
1984
as Lou Donatelli
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
as Clyde Whitley
Cheers
1982
as Stan
Newhart
1982
Cagney & Lacey
1982
The New Odd Couple
1982
as Policeman
St. Elsewhere
1982
as Patient
Newhart
1982
as Police Officer
Newhart
1982
as Ed Halstead
Hill Street Blues
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
as Paulie
Little Johnny Jones
1980
as Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
as Big Harp
The Facts of Life
1979
Knots Landing
1979
as Frank Edmunds
Broadway on Showtime
1979
as Big Harp
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Alice
1976
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
The Oscars
1953
as Self