Ernie Sabella

Born 1949-09-19 (age 76) Westchester, New York, USA

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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.

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Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

Known For

The Lion King

The Lion King

1994

as Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998

as Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion King 1½

The Lion King 1½

2004

as Pumbaa (voice)

MouseHunt

MouseHunt

1997

as Maury

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

1994

as Car Salesman

In & Out

In & Out

1997

as Aldo Hooper

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

2001

as Pumbaa (voice)

Fright Night Part 2

Fright Night Part 2

1988

as Dr. Scott Harrison

Roommates

Roommates

1995

as Stash

Copacabana

Copacabana

1985

as Sam Gropper

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016

as Pumbaa (voice)

Tough Guys

Tough Guys

1986

as Hotel Clerk

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009

as Self (archive footage)

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

2025

as Self

Show of Titles

Show of Titles

2021

as "Man of La Mancha" Performer

Bakery in Brooklyn

Bakery in Brooklyn

2016

as Dave

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

1996

as Pumbaa (Voice)

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

1997

as Pumbaa (Voice)

Going Under

Going Under

1991

as The Mole

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

1996

as Pumbaa (Voice)