ERNIE SABELLA

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

2025·
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
2021·
Show of Titles
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
2016·
The Lion Guard
Pumbaa (voice)
2016·
Bakery in Brooklyn
Dave
2016·
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Pumbaa (voice)
2013·
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Pumbaa (voice)
2013·
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Pumbaa (voice)
2012·
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Pumbaa (voice)
2010·
Listen to Your Heart
Tony
2009·
The Good Wife
Murray
2009·
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009·
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009·
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Self (archive footage)
2008·
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa
2008·
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Pumbaa (voice)
2008·
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Pumbaa (voice)
2004·
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
2004·
Behind the Legend: Timon
Pumbaa (voice)
2004·
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Pumbaa (voice)
2004·
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Pumbaa (voice)
2004·
The Lion King 1½
Pumbaa (voice)
2003·
That's So Raven
Mr. Petracelli
2003·
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Pumbaa (voice)
2001·
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa, Pumbaa (voice)
2001·
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
2000·
Ed
Gary Swirdlock
1999·
Providence
Lou Keppler
1998·
Encore! Encore!
Leo Wodecki
1998·
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Pumbaa (voice)
1997·
The Practice
Atty. Harland Bassett
1997·
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
Self
1997·
In & Out
Aldo Hooper
1997·
MouseHunt
Maury
1997·
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1996·
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self
1996·
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1996·
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1995·
Timon and Pumbaa
Pumbaa (voice)
1995·
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Pumba
1995·
Roommates
Stash
1995·
Stand By Me
Pumbaa (voice)
1994·
The Lion King
Pumbaa (voice)
1994·
Quiz Show
Car Salesman
1992·
Mad About You
Maurice
1992·
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Himself / Harry the Horse
1992·
Just My Imagination
Arnold Mayer
1991·
Going Under
The Mole
1990·
Faith
Stanley
1989·
Coach
Ernie
1989·
Quantum Leap
Manny / Sancho Panza
1989·
A Fine Romance
George Shipman
1989·
Saved by the Bell
Leon Carosi
1989·
Seinfeld
Naked Man
1988·
Murphy Brown
Julian
1988·
Fright Night Part 2
Dr. Scott Harrison
1987·
She's the Sheriff
Dickie Dinsmore
1987·
Married... with Children
Mr. Pond
1987·
Roxie
Vito Carteri
1987·
A Different World
Campus Policeman
1986·
Perfect Strangers
Donald Twinkacetti
1986·
Sledge Hammer!
Al Fresco
1986·
Tough Guys
Hotel Clerk
1985·
Copacabana
Sam Gropper
1984·
It's Your Move
Lou Donatelli
1984·
Hunter
Earnie
1984·
Punky Brewster
1983·
Hardcastle and McCormick
Clyde Whitley
1982·
Newhart
Police Officer
1982·
St. Elsewhere
Patient
1982·
The New Odd Couple
Policeman
1982·
Cagney & Lacey
1982·
Cheers
Stan
1981·
Hill Street Blues
Paulie
1980·
The Robber Bridegroom
Big Harp
1980·
Little Johnny Jones
Sing Song
1979·
Broadway on Showtime
Big Harp
1979·
Knots Landing
Frank Edmunds
1979·
The Facts of Life
1978·
Diff'rent Strokes
1976·
Alice
1975·
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1953·
The Oscars
Self