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
Copacabana (1985)
as Sam Gropper
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025)
as Self
Fright Night Part 2 (1988)
as Dr. Scott Harrison
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
as Pumbaa (voice)
In & Out (1997)
as Aldo Hooper
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
as Pumbaa (voice)
City Heat (1984)
as Ballistics Expert
Roommates (1995)
as Stash
Show of Titles (2021)
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn (2016)
as Dave
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1996)
as Self
The Out-of-Towners (1999)
as Getaway Driver
The Robber Bridegroom (1980)
as Big Harp
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Tough Guys (1986)
as Hotel Clerk
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2010)
as Self (archive footage)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas (1997)
as Self
Little Johnny Jones (1980)
as Sing Song
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa (1997)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Listen to Your Heart (2010)
as Tony
Going Under (1991)
as The Mole
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire (2009)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (1992)
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Faith (1990)
as Stanley
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! (2009)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995)
as Pumba
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! (2012)
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)
Just My Imagination (1992)
as Arnold Mayer
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari (2003)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Stand By Me (1995)
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 Honest and Real! (2013)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! (2008)
as Pumbaa (voice)