Cast
Ernie Sabella
Acting
Cast
Ernie Sabella
Known for
Acting
Born
1949-09-19
From
Westchester, New York, USA
Also known as Ernest Sabella
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
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt
as Maury
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice)
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Roommates
as Stash
Copacabana
as Sam Gropper
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
Tough Guys
as Hotel Clerk
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
Show of Titles
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
as Dave
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Going Under
as The Mole
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Little Johnny Jones
as Sing Song
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Harry the Horse
The Robber Bridegroom
as Big Harp
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
as Arnold Mayer
Faith
as Stanley
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
as Pumbaa (voice)
Stand By Me
as Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
as Tony
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
as Pumba
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
as Self
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
as Self
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
as Pumbaa (voice)