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
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Quiz Show
In & Out
Fright Night Part 2
The Out-of-Towners
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Bakery in Brooklyn
City Heat
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Tough Guys
Going Under
Faith
Roommates
Copacabana
Show of Titles
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Listen to Your Heart
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
Just My Imagination
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Behind the Legend: Timon
The Robber Bridegroom
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Little Johnny Jones
TV Shows
Quantum Leap
The Good Wife
Married... with Children
The Practice
Cheers
Coach
St. Elsewhere
Alice
Hill Street Blues
Hunter
Mad About You
Newhart
A Different World
Cagney & Lacey
Murphy Brown
The Oscars
That's So Raven
Timon and Pumbaa
Providence
Ed
Saved by the Bell
The Lion Guard
Punky Brewster
Sledge Hammer!
Disney's House of Mouse
Hardcastle and McCormick
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
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Stand By Me
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
