ERNIE SABELLA

Ernie Sabella
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 19, 1949
Place of Birth: Westchester, New York, USA
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
Starring
Self
2021·
Show of Titles"Man of La Mancha" Performer
2016·
The Lion GuardPumbaa (voice)
2016·
Bakery in BrooklynDave
Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa (voice)
2010·
Listen to Your HeartTony
2009·
The Good WifeMurray
Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa (voice)
Self (archive footage)
Pumbaa
Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa (voice)
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa (voice)
2004·
The Lion King 1½Pumbaa (voice)
2003·
That's So RavenMr. Petracelli
Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa, Pumbaa (voice)
Pumbaa (voice)
2000·
EdGary Swirdlock
1999·
ProvidenceLou Keppler
1998·
Encore! Encore!Leo Wodecki
Pumbaa (voice)
1997·
The PracticeAtty. Harland Bassett
1997·
In & OutAldo Hooper
1997·
MouseHuntMaury
Pumbaa (Voice)
Pumbaa (Voice)
Pumbaa (Voice)
1995·
Timon and PumbaaPumbaa (voice)
Pumba
1995·
RoommatesStash
1995·
Stand By MePumbaa (voice)
1994·
The Lion KingPumbaa (voice)
1994·
Quiz ShowCar Salesman
1992·
Mad About YouMaurice
Himself / Harry the Horse
1992·
Just My ImaginationArnold Mayer
1991·
Going UnderThe Mole
1990·
FaithStanley
1989·
CoachErnie
1989·
Quantum LeapManny / Sancho Panza
1989·
A Fine RomanceGeorge Shipman
1989·
Saved by the BellLeon Carosi
1989·
SeinfeldNaked Man
1988·
Murphy BrownJulian
1988·
Fright Night Part 2Dr. Scott Harrison
1987·
She's the SheriffDickie Dinsmore
Mr. Pond
1987·
RoxieVito Carteri
1987·
A Different WorldCampus Policeman
1986·
Perfect StrangersDonald Twinkacetti
1986·
Sledge Hammer!Al Fresco
1986·
Tough GuysHotel Clerk
1985·
CopacabanaSam Gropper
1984·
It's Your MoveLou Donatelli
1984·
HunterEarnie
1984·
Punky BrewsterClyde Whitley
1982·
NewhartPolice Officer
1982·
St. ElsewherePatient
1982·
The New Odd CouplePoliceman
1982·
Cagney & Lacey1982·
CheersStan
1981·
Hill Street BluesPaulie
Big Harp
1980·
Little Johnny JonesSing Song
1979·
Broadway on ShowtimeBig Harp
1979·
Knots LandingFrank Edmunds
1979·
The Facts of Life1978·
Diff'rent Strokes1976·
Alice1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)
1953·
The OscarsSelf