Ernie Sabella
Actor
- Born
- September 19, 1949 (age 77) · 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.
Known for
The Lion King
June 15, 1994
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
October 24, 1998
The Lion King 1½
October 28, 2004
MouseHunt
December 19, 1997
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
January 25, 2016
Quiz Show
August 25, 1994
In & Out
September 10, 1997
Fright Night Part 2
April 7, 1988
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
November 6, 2001
The Out-of-Towners
April 2, 1999
City Heat
December 7, 1984
Tough Guys
October 3, 1986
Acting45
- 2025The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl as Self
- 2021Show of Titles as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
- 2016Bakery in Brooklyn as Dave
- 2016The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar as Pumbaa (voice)
- 2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! as Pumbaa (voice)
- 2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! as Pumbaa (voice)
- 2012Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! as Pumbaa (voice)
- 2010Listen to Your Heart as Tony
- 2010Waking Sleeping Beauty as Self (archive footage)