Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

🎂 19th September 1949 (76 yrs) 📍 Westchester, New York, USA

Known For

The Lion King

Biography

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.

Ernie Sabella

Movies Featuring Ernie Sabella

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025)

as Self
Show of Titles

Show of Titles (2021)

as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn

Bakery in Brooklyn (2016)

as Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! (2013)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! (2013)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! (2012)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart

Listen to Your Heart (2010)

as Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty

Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009)

as Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!

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!

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! (2009)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! (2008)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! (2008)

as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½

The Lion King 1½ (2004)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)

as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
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Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 (2004)

as Pumbaa (voice)
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Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 (2004)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon

Behind the Legend: Timon (2004)

as Pumbaa (voice)
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Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari (2003)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)

as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)

as Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas

A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas (1997)

as Self
MouseHunt

MouseHunt (1997)

as Maury
In & Out

In & Out (1997)

as Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa (1997)

as Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1996)

as Self
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa (1996)

as Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa (1996)

as Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me

Stand By Me (1995)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates

Roommates (1995)

as Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995)

as Pumba
Quiz Show

Quiz Show (1994)

as Car Salesman
The Lion King

The Lion King (1994)

as Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination

Just My Imagination (1992)

as Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (1992)

as Himself / Harry the Horse
Going Under

Going Under (1991)

as The Mole
Faith

Faith (1990)

as Stanley
Fright Night Part 2

Fright Night Part 2 (1988)

as Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys

Tough Guys (1986)

as Hotel Clerk
Copacabana

Copacabana (1985)

as Sam Gropper
Little Johnny Jones

Little Johnny Jones (1980)

as Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom

The Robber Bridegroom (1980)

as Big Harp