Actor
Ernie Sabella
44 movies as actor
Born Sep 19, 1949 (age 77)From Westchester, New York, USAAlso 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
The Lion King
1994 · Animation, Family
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · Adventure, Animation
The Lion King 1½
2004 · Adventure, Animation
MouseHunt
1997 · Comedy, Family
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016 · Family, TV Movie
Quiz Show
1994 · History, Drama
In & Out
1997 · Comedy
Fright Night Part 2
1988 · Horror, Comedy
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001 · Animation, Family
The Out-of-Towners
1999 · Comedy, Romance
City Heat
1984 · Action, Crime
Tough Guys
1986 · Comedy, Crime
Ernie Sabella movies
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025 · Self
Show of Titles
2021 · "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016 · Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012 · Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010 · Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2010 · Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008 · Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008 · Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004 · Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004 · Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004 · Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004 · Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003 · Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001 · Pumbaa (voice)
The Out-of-Towners
1999 · Getaway Driver
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997 · Self
MouseHunt
1997 · Maury
In & Out
1997 · Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997 · Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996 · Self
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me
1995 · Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
1995 · Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995 · Pumba
Quiz Show
1994 · Car Salesman
The Lion King
1994 · Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
1992 · Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992 · Himself / Harry the Horse
Going Under
1991 · The Mole
Faith
1990 · Stanley
Fright Night Part 2
1988 · Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys
1986 · Hotel Clerk
Copacabana
1985 · Sam Gropper
City Heat
1984 · Ballistics Expert
Little Johnny Jones
1980 · Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
1980 · Big Harp
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