Ernie Sabella
Acting
Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and voice actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise. He is also known for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.
Born: September 19, 1949 · Westchester, New York, USA
Filmography (54)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Actor
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Actor: Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
Actor: Pumbaa (voice)
TV
The Lion Guard
2016
Actor: Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010
Actor: Tony
TV
The Good Wife
2009
Actor: Murray
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
Actor: Self (archive foot…
The Lion King 1½
2004
Actor: Pumbaa (voice)
TV
That's So Raven
2003
Actor: Mr. Petracelli
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
Actor: Pumbaa (voice)
TV
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Actor: Pumbaa (voice)Actor: Pumbaa
TV
Ed
2000
Actor: Gary Swirdlock
TV
Providence
1999
Actor: Lou Keppler
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Actor: Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt
1997
Actor: Maury
In & Out
1997
Actor: Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
Actor: Pumbaa (Voice)
TV
The Practice
1997
Actor: Atty. Harland Bass…
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Actor: Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Actor: Pumbaa (Voice)
TV
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
Actor: Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
1995
Actor: Stash
Quiz Show
1994
Actor: Car Salesman
The Lion King
1994
Actor: Pumbaa (voice)
TV
Mad About You
1992
Actor: Maurice
Going Under
1991
Actor: The Mole
TV
Saved by the Bell
1989
Actor: Leon Carosi
TV
Seinfeld
1989
Actor: Naked Man
TV
Quantum Leap
1989
Actor: Manny / Sancho Pan…
TV
Coach
1989
Actor: Ernie
TV
Murphy Brown
1988
Actor: Julian
Fright Night Part 2
1988
Actor: Dr. Scott Harrison
TV
A Different World
1987
Actor: Campus Policeman
TV
She's the Sheriff
1987
ActorActor: Dickie Dinsmore
TV
Married... with Children
1987
Actor: Mr. Pond
Tough Guys
1986
Actor: Hotel Clerk
TV
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Actor
TV
Perfect Strangers
1986
Actor: Donald Twinkacetti
TV
It's Your Move
1984
Actor: Lou Donatelli
TV
Hunter
1984
Actor: Earnie
TV
Punky Brewster
1984
Actor
TV
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Actor: Clyde Whitley
TV
The New Odd Couple
1982
Actor: Policeman
TV
St. Elsewhere
1982
Actor: Patient
TV
Newhart
1982
ActorActor: Police Officer
TV
Cheers
1982
Actor: Stan
TV
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Actor
TV
Hill Street Blues
1981
ActorActor: Paulie
TV
Knots Landing
1979
Actor: Frank Edmunds
TV
The Facts of Life
1979
Actor
TV
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Actor
TV
Alice
1976
Actor
TV
Saturday Night Live
1975
Actor: Self - Cameo (uncr…
TV
The Oscars
1953
Actor