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