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
Fright Night Part 2 (1988)
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Quiz Show (1994)
as Car Salesman
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025)
as Self
Copacabana (1985)
as Sam Gropper
In & Out (1997)
as Aldo Hooper
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Tough Guys (1986)
as Hotel Clerk
The Robber Bridegroom (1980)
as Big Harp
Show of Titles (2021)
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Bakery in Brooklyn (2016)
as Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Little Johnny Jones (1980)
as Sing Song
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1996)
as Self
Just My Imagination (1992)
as Arnold Mayer
Roommates (1995)
as Stash
Behind the Legend: Timon (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa (1997)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Listen to Your Heart (2010)
as Tony
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas (1997)
as Self
Going Under (1991)
as The Mole
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995)
as Pumba
Faith (1990)
as Stanley
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (1992)
as Himself / Harry the Horse
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 on the Go! (2013)
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 Goes Green! (2009)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! (2012)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Stand By Me (1995)
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 at Home! (2008)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! (2008)
as Pumbaa (voice)