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