Ernie Sabella
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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
Credits
The Lion King (1994)
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½ (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt (1997)
as Maury
Quiz Show (1994)
as Car Salesman
In & Out (1997)
as Aldo Hooper
Fright Night Part 2 (1988)
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Tough Guys (1986)
as Hotel Clerk
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025)
as Self
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Going Under (1991)
as The Mole
Roommates (1995)
as Stash
Bakery in Brooklyn (2016)
as Dave
Show of Titles (2021)
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Copacabana (1985)
as Sam Gropper
Listen to Your Heart (2010)
as Tony
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa (1997)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Just My Imagination (1992)
as Arnold Mayer
Stand By Me (1995)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (1992)
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1996)
as Self
The Robber Bridegroom (1980)
as Big Harp
Faith (1990)
as Stanley
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari (2003)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995)
as Pumba
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas (1997)
as Self
Little Johnny Jones (1980)
as Sing Song
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! (2012)
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 Healthy & Fit! (2008)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! (2009)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! (2008)
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 in the Water! (2009)
as Pumbaa (voice)