Ernie Sabella

Acting • 1949-09-19 • 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.

Known For

8.2

The Lion King

1994

7.3

Timon and Pumbaa

1995

6.6

The Lion King 1½

2004

6.9

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998

7.8

Saved by the Bell

1989

7.6

Hill Street Blues

1981

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Filmography

2025
The Lion King at the Hollywood BowlFilm
Self
★ 7.4
2021
Show of TitlesFilm
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the RoarFilm
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 6.7
2016
The Lion GuardTV
Pumbaa (voice) • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2016
Bakery in BrooklynFilm
Dave
★ 5.2
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!Film
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 5.0
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!Film
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 6.0
2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!Film
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 4.7
2010
Waking Sleeping BeautyFilm
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.2
2010
Listen to Your HeartFilm
Tony
★ 7.1
2009
The Good WifeTV
Murray • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!Film
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 5.0
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!Film
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 5.0
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About FireFilm
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 5.5
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!Film
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 5.0
2008
Wild About Safety with Timon & PumbaaTV
Pumbaa • 8 episodes
★ 5.5
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!Film
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 5.5
2004
The Lion King 1½Film
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 6.6
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures IIFilm
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
★ 8.2
2004
Behind the Legend: TimonFilm
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 6.0
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5Film
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0Film
Pumbaa (voice)
2003
That's So RavenTV
Mr. Petracelli • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
2003
Timon & Pumba's Virtual SafariFilm
Pumbaa (voice)
2001
Disney's House of MouseTV
Pumbaa (voice) • 10 episodes
★ 7.7
2001
Disney's House of MouseTV
Pumbaa
★ 7.7
2001
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseFilm
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 7.0
2000
EdTV
Gary Swirdlock • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1999
The Out-of-TownersFilm
Getaway Driver
★ 5.8
1999
ProvidenceTV
Lou Keppler • 3 episodes
★ 6.7
1998
The Lion King II: Simba's PrideFilm
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 6.9
1998
Encore! Encore!TV
Leo Wodecki • 13 episodes
★ 8.0
1997
The PracticeTV
Harland Bassett • 4 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
MouseHuntFilm
Maury
★ 6.6
1997
In & OutFilm
Aldo Hooper
★ 6.5
1997
On Holiday With Timon & PumbaaFilm
Pumbaa (Voice)
★ 6.2
1997
A Magical Walt Disney World ChristmasFilm
Self
★ 9.0
1996
Around the World With Timon & PumbaaFilm
Pumbaa (Voice)
★ 6.5
1996
Dining Out with Timon & PumbaaFilm
Pumbaa (Voice)
★ 6.3
1996
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas ParadeFilm
Self
★ 10.0
1995
Timon and PumbaaTV
Pumbaa (voice) • 169 episodes
★ 7.3
1995
RoommatesFilm
Stash
★ 5.7
1995
Stand By MeFilm
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 6.5
1995
Circle of Life: An Environmental FableFilm
Pumba
★ 7.0
1994
The Lion KingFilm
Pumbaa (voice)
★ 8.2
1994
Quiz ShowFilm
Car Salesman
★ 7.2
1992
Mad About YouTV
Maurice • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
1992
Guys and Dolls: Off the RecordFilm
Himself / Harry the Horse
★ 8.5
1992
Just My ImaginationFilm
Arnold Mayer
★ 4.7
1991
Going UnderFilm
The Mole
★ 4.1
1990
FaithFilm
Stanley
★ 4.5
1989
SeinfeldTV
Naked Man • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1989
Quantum LeapTV
Manny / Sancho Panza • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
Saved by the BellTV
Leon Carosi • 7 episodes
★ 7.8
1989
CoachTV
Ernie • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1989
A Fine RomanceTV
George Shipman • 13 episodes
★ 6.5
1988
Murphy BrownTV
Julian • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1988
Fright Night Part 2Film
Dr. Scott Harrison
★ 6.4
1987
Married... with ChildrenTV
Mr. Pond • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1987
A Different WorldTV
Campus Policeman • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1987
She's the SheriffTV
★ 5.5
1987
She's the SheriffTV
Dickie Dinsmore • 1 episodes
★ 5.5
1987
RoxieTV
Vito Carteri • 6 episodes
★ 9.0
1986
Sledge Hammer!TV
Al Fresco • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1986
Perfect StrangersTV
Donald Twinkacetti • 28 episodes
★ 6.7
1986
Tough GuysFilm
Hotel Clerk
★ 6.0
1985
CopacabanaFilm
Sam Gropper
★ 7.2
1984
HunterTV
Earnie • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1984
Punky BrewsterTV
★ 7.2
1984
City HeatFilm
Ballistics Expert
★ 5.5
1984
Mike HammerTV
Salvatore Juno • 2 episodes
★ 6.7
1984
It's Your MoveTV
Lou Donatelli • 18 episodes
★ 7.2
1983
Hardcastle and McCormickTV
Clyde Whitley • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1982
CheersTV
Stan • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
1982
St. ElsewhereTV
Patient • 1 episodes
★ 5.7
1982
NewhartTV
★ 7.2
1982
NewhartTV
Police Officer • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1982
NewhartTV
Ed Halstead • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1982
Cagney & LaceyTV
★ 7.0
1982
The New Odd CoupleTV
Policeman • 1 episodes
★ 5.8
1981
Hill Street BluesTV
★ 7.6
1981
Hill Street BluesTV
Paulie • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1980
The Robber BridegroomFilm
Big Harp
1980
Little Johnny JonesFilm
Sing Song
1979
Knots LandingTV
Frank Edmunds • 2 episodes
★ 6.9
1979
The Facts of LifeTV
★ 7.0
1979
Broadway on ShowtimeTV
Big Harp • 1 episodes
1978
Diff'rent StrokesTV
★ 7.1
1976
AliceTV
★ 7.0
1975
Saturday Night LiveTV
Self (uncredited) • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1953
The OscarsTV
Self • 1 episodes
★ 7.1