Ernie Sabella
Born September 19, 1949 · Westchester, New York, USA
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.
Notable Appearances
Movies
The Lion King
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The Lion King 1½
MouseHunt
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Quiz Show
Fright Night Part 2
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
The Out-of-Towners
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
In & Out
City Heat
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Bakery in Brooklyn
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Tough Guys
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Roommates
Show of Titles
Going Under
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Copacabana
Listen to Your Heart
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
Behind the Legend: Timon
Just My Imagination
The Robber Bridegroom
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Little Johnny Jones
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Faith
TV Shows
Married... with Children
Knots Landing
The Practice
Quantum Leap
St. Elsewhere
Hill Street Blues
Mad About You
Coach
A Different World
The Facts of Life
Cagney & Lacey
Alice
Hunter
Murphy Brown
Newhart
Providence
That's So Raven
The Oscars
Timon and Pumbaa
Disney's House of Mouse
Ed
Hardcastle and McCormick
Saved by the Bell
Sledge Hammer!
The Lion Guard
Punky Brewster
Perfect Strangers
She's the Sheriff
It's Your Move
The New Odd Couple
A Fine Romance
Diff'rent Strokes
Broadway on Showtime
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
More Movies
Stand By Me
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
