Acting · b. 1949 · Westchester, New York, USA

Ernie Sabella

Biography

Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and voice actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise. He is also known for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.

Acting
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl Self 2025 Show of Titles "Man of La Mancha" Performer 2021 The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar Pumbaa (voice) 2016 Bakery in Brooklyn Dave 2016 Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! Pumbaa (voice) 2013 Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! Pumbaa (voice) 2013 Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! Pumbaa (voice) 2012 Listen to Your Heart Tony 2010 Waking Sleeping Beauty Self (archive footage) 2009 Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! Pumbaa (voice) 2009 Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! Pumbaa (voice) 2009 Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! Pumbaa (voice) 2008 Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! Pumbaa (voice) 2008 The Lion King 1½ Pumbaa (voice) 2004 Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 Pumbaa (voice) 2004 Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 Pumbaa (voice) 2004 Behind the Legend: Timon Pumbaa (voice) 2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls") 2004 Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari Pumbaa (voice) 2003 Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse Pumbaa (voice) 2001 The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Pumbaa (voice) 1998 On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa Pumbaa (Voice) 1997 MouseHunt Maury 1997 In & Out Aldo Hooper 1997 A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas Self 1997 Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa Pumbaa (Voice) 1996 Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa Pumbaa (Voice) 1996 Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade Self 1996 Stand By Me Pumbaa (voice) 1995 Roommates Stash 1995
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