Ernie Sabella

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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 in Westchester, New York, USA (age 75)

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Known For

6.3

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Movies & TV Credits

80 total credits across film and television

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl TV Special	7.1	Actor	Self	2025
Show of titles Movie	—	Actor	"Man of La Mancha" Performer	2021
Bakery in Brooklyn Movie	4.8	Actor	Dave	2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar Movie	5.9	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2015
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! Movie	6.2	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! Movie	6.3	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! Short Film	6.6	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! Short Film	6.4	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2011
Listen to Your Heart Movie	7.1	Actor	Tony	2010
Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie	7.4	Actor	Self (archive footage)	2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! Movie	7.6	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! Movie	6.4	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2009
The Good Wife TV Show	8.2	Actor	Murray(1 Episode)	2009
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa TV Show	—	Actor	Pumbaa(8 Episodes)	2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! Short Film	7.1	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2008
The Lion King 1½ Movie	6.6	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II Movie	8.2	Actor	Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")	2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 Movie	7.4	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 Movie	7.5	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2004
Behind the Legend: Timon Movie	7.2	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2004
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari Movie	8.3	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2003
That's So Raven TV Show	6.9	Actor	Mr. Petracelli(2 Episodes)	2003
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse Movie	6.8	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	2001
House of Mouse TV Show	7.4	Actor	Pumbaa	2001
House of Mouse TV Show	7.4	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)(9 Episodes)	2001
Ed TV Show	7.7	Actor	Gary Swirdlock(1 Episode)	2000
Providence TV Show	6.5	Actor	Lou Keppler(3 Episodes)	1999
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Movie	6.6	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	1998
Encore! Encore! TV Show	7.4	Actor	—(13 Episodes)	1998
In & Out Movie	6.2	Actor	Aldo Hooper	1997
MouseHunt Movie	6.3	Actor	Maury	1997
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa Movie	6.8	Actor	Pumbaa (Voice)	1997
The Practice TV Show	7.6	Actor	Atty. Harland Bassett(4 Episodes)	1997
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa Movie	6.6	Actor	Pumbaa (Voice)	1996
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa Movie	6.5	Actor	Pumbaa (Voice)	1996
Roommates Movie	6.3	Actor	Stash	1995
Timon and Pumbaa TV Show	7.1	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)(169 Episodes)	1995
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable Short Film	5.9	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	1995
Stand by Me Short Film	6.6	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	1995
The Lion King Movie	8.4	Actor	Pumbaa (voice)	1994
Quiz Show Movie	7.6	Actor	Car Salesman	1994
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record Movie	8.0	Actor	Himself / Harry the Horse	1992
Mad About You TV Show	6.9	Actor	Maurice(1 Episode)	1992
Just My Imagination Movie	6.4	Actor	Arnold Mayer	1992
Going Under Movie	3.3	Actor	The Mole	1991
Faith Movie	5.5	Actor	Stanley	1990
Seinfeld TV Show	9.0	Actor	Naked Man(1 Episode)	1989
Quantum Leap TV Show	8.1	Actor	Manny / Sancho Panza(1 Episode)	1989
Saved by the Bell TV Show	7.3	Actor	Leon Carosi(7 Episodes)	1989
A Fine Romance TV Show	8.6	Actor	George Shipman(13 Episodes)	1989
Coach TV Show	6.9	Actor	Ernie(1 Episode)	1989
Fright Night Part 2 Movie	6.1	Actor	Dr. Scott Harrison	1988
Murphy Brown TV Show	6.8	Actor	Julian(1 Episode)	1988
Roxie TV Show	7.2	Actor	Vito Carteri(6 Episodes)	1987
Married... with Children TV Show	8.2	Actor	Mr. Pond(1 Episode)	1987
A Different World TV Show	7.2	Actor	Campus Policeman(1 Episode)	1987
Tough Guys Movie	6.1	Actor	Hotel Clerk	1986
Perfect Strangers TV Show	7.0	Actor	Donald Twinkacetti(28 Episodes)	1986
Sledge Hammer! TV Show	7.9	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1986
Copacabana Movie	6.2	Actor	Sam Gropper	1985
It's Your Move TV Show	8.0	Actor	Lou Donatelli(18 Episodes)	1984
Punky Brewster TV Show	6.8	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1984
Hunter TV Show	7.0	Actor	Earnie(1 Episode)	1984
Hardcastle and McCormick TV Show	6.4	Actor	Clyde Whitley(1 Episode)	1983
Cheers TV Show	8.1	Actor	Stan(2 Episodes)	1982
Newhart TV Show	7.6	Actor	—(2 Episodes)	1982
St. Elsewhere TV Show	7.8	Actor	Patient(1 Episode)	1982
The New Odd Couple TV Show	4.5	Actor	Policeman(1 Episode)	1982
Hill Street Blues TV Show	8.0	Actor	Paulie(1 Episode)	1981
Cagney & Lacey TV Show	6.8	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1981
Hill Street Blues TV Show	8.0	Actor	—(3 Episodes)	1981
The Robber Bridegroom Movie	6.4	Actor	Big Harp	1980
Little Johnny Jones Movie	—	Actor	Sing Song	1980
The Facts of Life TV Show	7.0	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1979
Broadway on Showtime TV Show	6.9	Actor	Big Harp(1 Episode)	1979
Knots Landing TV Show	7.2	Actor	Frank Edmunds(2 Episodes)	1979
Diff'rent Strokes TV Show	6.9	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1978
Alice TV Show	6.8	Actor	—(1 Episode)	1976
Saturday Night Live TV Show	7.8	Actor	Self - Cameo (uncredited)(1 Episode)	1975
The Oscars TV Show	7.0	Actor	Self(1 Episode)	1953

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Ernie Sabella

Known For

MouseHunt

Quiz Show

The Lion King

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

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