Person file · Acting
Ernie Sabella
Born 1949-09-19Westchester, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Lion King at the Hollywood BowlSelfShow of Titles"Man of La Mancha" PerformerBakery in BrooklynDaveThe Lion Guard: Return of the RoarPumbaa (voice)Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!Pumbaa (voice)Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!Pumbaa (voice)Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!Pumbaa (voice)Listen to Your HeartTonyWaking Sleeping BeautySelf (archive footage)Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!Pumbaa (voice)Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!Pumbaa (voice)Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!Pumbaa (voice)Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!Pumbaa (voice)The Lion King 1½Pumbaa (voice)Broadway's Lost Treasures IIHarry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0Pumbaa (voice)Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5Pumbaa (voice)Behind the Legend: TimonPumbaa (voice)Timon & Pumba's Virtual SafariPumbaa (voice)Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MousePumbaa (voice)The Out-of-TownersGetaway DriverThe Lion King II: Simba's PridePumbaa (voice)A Magical Walt Disney World ChristmasSelfMouseHuntMaury