Acting
Ernie Sabella
EN cinema · 45 credits
Born
19 September 1949 (age 77)
Birthplace
Westchester, New York, USA
Also known as Ernest Sabella
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
Filmography
Show of Titles
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
The Out-of-Towners
as Getaway Driver
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
MouseHunt
as Maury
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me
as Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
as Stash
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
The Lion King
as Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
as Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Going Under
as The Mole
Faith
as Stanley
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys
as Hotel Clerk
Copacabana
as Sam Gropper
City Heat
as Ballistics Expert
Little Johnny Jones
as Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
as Big Harp