Ernie Sabella

Acting

Ernie Sabella

Born 19 September 1949 · Westchester, New York, USA · 77

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

Highlights

The Lion King1994 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Naked Man
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride1998 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Married... with Children1987 · Series · Mr. Pond
Quantum Leap1989 · Series · Manny / Sancho Panza
The Lion King 1½2004 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)

Filmography

Movies

37 films

Show of Titles2021 · Film · "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn2016 · Film · Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar2016 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!2013 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!2013 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!2012 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart2010 · Film · Tony
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!2009 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!2009 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire2009 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!2008 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!2008 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½2004 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II2004 · Film · Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Behind the Legend: Timon2004 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse2001 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
The Out-of-Towners1999 · Film · Getaway Driver
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride1998 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt1997 · Film · Maury
In & Out1997 · Film · Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa1997 · Film · Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa1996 · Film · Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa1996 · Film · Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me1995 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates1995 · Film · Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable1995 · Film · Pumba
Quiz Show1994 · Film · Car Salesman
The Lion King1994 · Film · Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination1992 · Film · Arnold Mayer
Going Under1991 · Film · The Mole
Faith1990 · Film · Stanley
Fright Night Part 21988 · Film · Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys1986 · Film · Hotel Clerk
Copacabana1985 · Film · Sam Gropper
City Heat1984 · Film · Ballistics Expert
Little Johnny Jones1980 · Film · Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom1980 · Film · Big Harp

Filmography

Series

36 shows

The Lion Guard2016 · Series · Pumbaa (voice)
The Good Wife2009 · Series · Murray
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa2008 · Series · Pumbaa
That's So Raven2003 · Series · Mr. Petracelli
Disney's House of Mouse2001 · Series · Pumbaa (voice)
Ed2000 · Series · Gary Swirdlock
Providence1999 · Series · Lou Keppler
The Practice1997 · Series · Harland Bassett
Timon and Pumbaa1995 · Series · Pumbaa (voice)
Mad About You1992 · Series · Maurice
Saved by the Bell1989 · Series · Leon Carosi
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Naked Man
Quantum Leap1989 · Series · Manny / Sancho Panza
Coach1989 · Series · Ernie
A Fine Romance1989 · Series · George Shipman
Murphy Brown1988 · Series · Julian
A Different World1987 · Series · Campus Policeman
She's the Sheriff1987 · Series
Married... with Children1987 · Series · Mr. Pond
Sledge Hammer!1986 · Series · Al Fresco
Perfect Strangers1986 · Series · Donald Twinkacetti
It's Your Move1984 · Series · Lou Donatelli
Hunter1984 · Series · Earnie
Punky Brewster1984 · Series
Hardcastle and McCormick1983 · Series · Clyde Whitley
The New Odd Couple1982 · Series · Policeman
St. Elsewhere1982 · Series · Patient
Newhart1982 · Series
Cheers1982 · Series · Stan
Cagney & Lacey1982 · Series
Hill Street Blues1981 · Series
Knots Landing1979 · Series · Frank Edmunds
The Facts of Life1979 · Series
Broadway on Showtime1979 · Series · Big Harp
Diff'rent Strokes1978 · Series
Alice1976 · Series