Ernie Sabella

Actor

Born September 19, 1949 in Westchester, New York, USA

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.

Acting

Show of Titles
Film, 2021
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
Film, 2016
as Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Film, 2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard
TV series, 2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Film, 2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Film, 2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Film, 2012
as Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
Film, 2010
as Tony
The Good Wife
TV series, 2009
as Murray
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Film, 2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Film, 2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Film, 2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
TV series, 2008
as Pumbaa
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Film, 2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
Film, 2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Film, 2004
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Film, 2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Film, 2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
Film, 2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Film, 2003
as Pumbaa (voice)
That's So Raven
TV series, 2003
as Mr. Petracelli
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Film, 2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
TV series, 2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
Ed
TV series, 2000
as Gary Swirdlock
The Out-of-Towners
Film, 1999
as Getaway Driver
Providence
TV series, 1999
as Lou Keppler
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Film, 1998
as Pumbaa (voice)
Encore! Encore!
TV series, 1998
as Leo Wodecki
MouseHunt
Film, 1997
as Maury
In & Out
Film, 1997
as Aldo Hooper