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