Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
September 19, 1949
Age
76
Place of Birth
Westchester, New York, USA
Popularity
1.2
Ernie Sabella
Acting
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.
Also known as
Ernest Sabella
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Known For
Filmography
2025
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Movie · Self
7.3
2021
Show of Titles
Movie · "Man of La Mancha" Performer
0.0
2016
Bakery in Brooklyn
Movie · Dave
5.2
2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
6.7
2016
The Lion Guard
TV · Pumbaa (voice)
7.7
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
6.0
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
5.0
2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
4.7
2010
Listen to Your Heart
Movie · Tony
7.1
2009
The Good Wife
TV · Murray
7.6
2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Movie · Self (archive footage)
7.2
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
5.0
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
5.0
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
5.0
2008
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
TV · Pumbaa
5.5
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
5.5
2004
The Lion King 1½
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
6.6
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Movie · Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
8.3
2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
0.0
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
0.0
2004
Behind the Legend: Timon
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
6.0
2003
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
0.0
2003
That's So Raven
TV · Mr. Petracelli
7.2
2001
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Movie · Pumbaa (voice)
7.0