Ernie Sabella

Acting·Sep 19, 1949·Westchester, New York, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl2025 · Self	Self
Show of Titles2021 · "Man of La Mancha" Performer	"Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn2016 · Dave	Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar2016 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!2013 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!2013 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!2012 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart2010 · Tony	Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty2009 · Self (archive footage)	Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!2009 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!2009 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!2008 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!2008 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½2004 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II2004 · Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")	Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
TTimon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.02004 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
TTimon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.52004 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon2004 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
TTimon & Pumba's Virtual Safari2003 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse2001 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride1998 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas1997 · Self	Self
MouseHunt1997 · Maury	Maury
In & Out1997 · Aldo Hooper	Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa1997 · Pumbaa (Voice)	Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade1996 · Self	Self
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa1996 · Pumbaa (Voice)	Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa1996 · Pumbaa (Voice)	Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me1995 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates1995 · Stash	Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable1995 · Pumba	Pumba
Quiz Show1994 · Car Salesman	Car Salesman
The Lion King1994 · Pumbaa (voice)	Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination1992 · Arnold Mayer	Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record1992 · Himself / Harry the Horse	Himself / Harry the Horse
Going Under1991 · The Mole	The Mole
Faith1990 · Stanley	Stanley
Fright Night Part 21988 · Dr. Scott Harrison	Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys1986 · Hotel Clerk	Hotel Clerk
Copacabana1985 · Sam Gropper	Sam Gropper
City Heat1984 · Ballistics Expert	Ballistics Expert
Little Johnny Jones1980 · Sing Song	Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom1980 · Big Harp	Big Harp