Ernie Sabella
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 19, 1949
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl 2025
as Self
Show of Titles 2021
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn 2016
as Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar 2016
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! 2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! 2013
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! 2012
as Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart 2010
as Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty 2010
as Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! 2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! 2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire 2009
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! 2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! 2008
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½ 2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II 2004
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
- Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon 2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
- Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 2004
as Pumbaa (voice)
- Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari 2003
as Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse 2001
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Out-of-Towners 1999
as Getaway Driver
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride 1998
as Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas 1997
as Self
MouseHunt 1997
as Maury
In & Out 1997
as Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa 1997
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade 1996
as Self
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa 1996
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa 1996
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me 1995
as Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates 1995
as Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable 1995
as Pumba
Quiz Show 1994
as Car Salesman
The Lion King 1994
as Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination 1992
as Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record 1992
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Going Under 1991
as The Mole
Faith 1990
as Stanley
Fright Night Part 2 1988
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys 1986
as Hotel Clerk
Copacabana 1985
as Sam Gropper
City Heat 1984
as Ballistics Expert
Little Johnny Jones 1980
as Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom 1980
as Big Harp
Credits from TMDB.