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
In & Out (1997)
as Aldo Hooper
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025)
as Self
The Out-of-Towners (1999)
as Getaway Driver
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
City Heat (1984)
as Ballistics Expert
Bakery in Brooklyn (2016)
as Dave
Tough Guys (1986)
as Hotel Clerk
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)
as Self (archive footage)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa (1997)
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Roommates (1995)
as Stash
Copacabana (1985)
as Sam Gropper
Show of Titles (2021)
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1996)
as Self
Listen to Your Heart (2010)
as Tony
Going Under (1991)
as The Mole
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (1992)
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Just My Imagination (1992)
as Arnold Mayer
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas (1997)
as Self
Little Johnny Jones (1980)
as Sing Song
Behind the Legend: Timon (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 (2004)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! (2008)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995)
as Pumba
The Robber Bridegroom (1980)
as Big Harp
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari (2003)
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 Goes Green! (2009)
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 on the Go! (2013)
as Pumbaa (voice)
Faith (1990)
as Stanley
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)