Ernie Sabella
Known for: Acting
Born: September 19, 1949
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
Stand By Me
1995
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
The Lion King 1½
2004
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
The Lion King
1994
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Listen to Your Heart
2010
Little Johnny Jones
1980
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997
Roommates
1995
Show of Titles
2021
Copacabana
1985
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
Fright Night Part 2
1988
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Going Under
1991
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996
Faith
1990
MouseHunt
1997
Just My Imagination
1992
Tough Guys
1986
In & Out
1997
Quiz Show
1994
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
A Different World
1987
Alice
1976
Cheers
1982
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Seinfeld
1989
Perfect Strangers
1986
The Facts of Life
1979
Providence
1999
Ed
2000
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Punky Brewster
1984
Hill Street Blues
1981
Knots Landing
1979
Newhart
1982
The Practice
1997
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
Hunter
1984
Encore! Encore!
1998
It's Your Move
1984
Saved by the Bell
1989
A Fine Romance
1989
Roxie
1987
The Oscars
1953
Mad About You
1992
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
Quantum Leap
1989
Married... with Children
1987
Broadway on Showtime
1979
That's So Raven
2003
Murphy Brown
1988
Coach
1989
The Good Wife
2009
The New Odd Couple
1982
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
St. Elsewhere
1982
She's the Sheriff
1987
The Lion Guard
2016
Saturday Night Live
1975
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009