Ernie Sabella
Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
Acting (44)
2025
7.3
2021
Show of Titlesas "Man of La Mancha" Performer
2016
Bakery in Brooklynas Dave
5.2
2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roaras Pumbaa (voice)
6.7
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!as Pumbaa (voice)
6.0
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!as Pumbaa (voice)
5.0
2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!as Pumbaa (voice)
4.7
2010
Listen to Your Heartas Tony
7.1
2009
Waking Sleeping Beautyas Self (archive footage)
7.2
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!as Pumbaa (voice)
5.0
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!as Pumbaa (voice)
5.0
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!as Pumbaa (voice)
5.0
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!as Pumbaa (voice)
5.5
2004
The Lion King 1½as Pumbaa (voice)
6.6
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures IIas Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
8.3
2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Behind the Legend: Timonas Pumbaa (voice)
6.0
2003
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safarias Pumbaa (voice)
2001
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouseas Pumbaa (voice)
7.0
1999
The Out-of-Townersas Getaway Driver
5.8
1998
The Lion King II: Simba's Prideas Pumbaa (voice)
6.9
1997
9.0
1997
MouseHuntas Maury
6.5
1997
In & Outas Aldo Hooper
6.5
1997
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaaas Pumbaa (Voice)
6.2
10.0
1996
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaaas Pumbaa (Voice)
6.3
1996
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaaas Pumbaa (Voice)
6.5
1995
Stand By Meas Pumbaa (voice)
6.5
1995
Roommatesas Stash
5.7
1995
7.0
1994
Quiz Showas Car Salesman
7.2
1994
The Lion Kingas Pumbaa (voice)
8.3
1992
Just My Imaginationas Arnold Mayer
4.7
1992
Guys and Dolls: Off the Recordas Himself / Harry the Horse
8.5
1991
Going Underas The Mole
3.9
1990
Faithas Stanley
4.5
1988
Fright Night Part 2as Dr. Scott Harrison
6.5
1986
Tough Guysas Hotel Clerk
6.0
1985
Copacabanaas Sam Gropper
7.2
1984
City Heatas Ballistics Expert
5.5
1980
Little Johnny Jonesas Sing Song
1980
The Robber Bridegroomas Big Harp