Ernie Sabella
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Married... with Children
Mr. Pond
1987
Series
The Good Wife
Murray
2009
Series
Seinfeld
Naked Man
1989
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975
Series
Cheers
Stan
1982
Series
Coach
Ernie
1989
Series
Quantum Leap
Manny / Sancho Panza
1989
Series
The Practice
Atty. Harland Bassett
1997
Series
Alice
1976
Series
Hunter
Earnie
1984
Film
The Lion King
Pumbaa (voice)
1994
Series
Hill Street Blues
1981
Series
Hill Street Blues
Paulie
1981
Series
Mad About You
Maurice
1992
Series
The Facts of Life
1979
Series
Knots Landing
Frank Edmunds
1979
Series
Murphy Brown
Julian
1988
Series
Newhart
1982
Series
Newhart
Police Officer
1982
Series
Timon and Pumbaa
Pumbaa (voice)
1995
Series
St. Elsewhere
Patient
1982
Series
That's So Raven
Mr. Petracelli
2003
Series
A Different World
Campus Policeman
1987
Series
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Series
The Lion Guard
Pumbaa (voice)
2016
Series
Providence
Lou Keppler
1999
Series
The Oscars
Self
1953
Series
Saved by the Bell
Leon Carosi
1989
Film
The Lion King 1½
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Film
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Pumbaa (voice)
1998
Series
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
2001
Series
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa
2001
Series
Punky Brewster
1984
Series
Perfect Strangers
Donald Twinkacetti
1986
Series
Ed
Gary Swirdlock
2000
Series
Hardcastle and McCormick
Clyde Whitley
1983
Series
Sledge Hammer!
Al Fresco
1986
Series
She's the Sheriff
1987
Series
She's the Sheriff
Dickie Dinsmore
1987
Film
MouseHunt
Maury
1997
Film
Quiz Show
Car Salesman
1994
Film
In & Out
Aldo Hooper
1997
Film
Fright Night Part 2
Dr. Scott Harrison
1988
Film
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
2025
Series
It's Your Move
Lou Donatelli
1984
Film
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
2001
Film
The Out-of-Towners
Getaway Driver
1999
Film
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Pumbaa (voice)
2016
Series
The New Odd Couple
Policeman
1982
Film
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Self (archive footage)
2009
Film
City Heat
Ballistics Expert
1984
Film
Tough Guys
Hotel Clerk
1986
Series
A Fine Romance
George Shipman
1989
Film
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
Film
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
Film
Copacabana
Sam Gropper
1985
Series
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Encore! Encore!
Leo Wodecki
1998
Film
Bakery in Brooklyn
Dave
2016
Film
Roommates
Stash
1995
Film
Show of Titles
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
2021
Film
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
2004
Film
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1997
Film
Going Under
The Mole
1991
Series
Broadway on Showtime
Big Harp
1979
Roxie
Vito Carteri
1987
Film
Faith
Stanley
1990
Series
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa
2008
Film
Listen to Your Heart
Tony
2010
Film
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
Self
1997
Film
The Robber Bridegroom
Big Harp
1980
Film
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Pumba
1995
Film
Just My Imagination
Arnold Mayer
1992
Film
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Himself / Harry the Horse
1992
Film
Stand By Me
Pumbaa (voice)
1995
Film
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self
1996
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Pumbaa (voice)
2003
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Film
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Pumbaa (voice)
2013
Film
Behind the Legend: Timon
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Film
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Pumbaa (voice)
2013
Film
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Pumbaa (voice)
2008
Film
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009
Film
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Pumbaa (voice)
2012
Film
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Pumbaa (voice)
2008
Film
Little Johnny Jones
Sing Song
1980
Film
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009