Ernie Sabella
Born
September 19, 1949 (75 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Westchester, New York, USA
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.
Known For
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
2025
Show of Titles
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
2021
Bakery in Brooklyn
Dave
2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Pumbaa (voice)
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
The Good Wife
Murray · (1 episode)
2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Self (archive footage)
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Pumbaa (voice)
2008
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa · (8 episodes)
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Pumbaa (voice)
2008
The Lion King 1½
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
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
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Pumbaa (voice)
2003
That's So Raven
Mr. Petracelli · (2 episodes)
2003
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
2001
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice) · (9 episodes)
2001
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa · (0 episode)
2001
Ed
Gary Swirdlock · (1 episode)
2000
Providence
Lou Keppler · (3 episodes)
1999
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Pumbaa (voice)
1998
Encore! Encore!
(13 episodes)
1998
MouseHunt
Maury
1997
In & Out
Aldo Hooper
1997
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1997
The Practice
Atty. Harland Bassett · (4 episodes)
1997
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
Stand By Me
Pumbaa (voice)
1995
Timon and Pumbaa
Pumbaa (voice) · (169 episodes)
1995
Roommates
Stash
1995
Quiz Show
Car Salesman
1994
The Lion King
Pumbaa (voice)
1994
Just My Imagination
Arnold Mayer
1992
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Himself / Harry the Horse
1992
Mad About You
Maurice · (1 episode)
1992
Going Under
The Mole
1991
Faith
Stanley
1990
Saved by the Bell
Leon Carosi · (7 episodes)
1989
Seinfeld
Naked Man · (1 episode)
1989
Quantum Leap
Manny / Sancho Panza · (1 episode)
1989
Coach
Ernie · (1 episode)
1989
A Fine Romance
George Shipman · (13 episodes)
1989
Murphy Brown
Julian · (1 episode)
1988
Fright Night Part 2
Dr. Scott Harrison
1988
A Different World
Campus Policeman · (1 episode)
1987
Married... with Children
Mr. Pond · (1 episode)
1987
Roxie
Vito Carteri · (6 episodes)
1987
Tough Guys
Hotel Clerk
1986
Sledge Hammer!
(1 episode)
1986
Perfect Strangers
Donald Twinkacetti · (28 episodes)
1986
Copacabana
Sam Gropper
1985
It's Your Move
Lou Donatelli · (18 episodes)
1984
Hunter
Earnie · (1 episode)
1984
Punky Brewster
(1 episode)
1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
Clyde Whitley · (1 episode)
1983
The New Odd Couple
Policeman · (1 episode)
1982
St. Elsewhere
Patient · (1 episode)
1982
Newhart
(2 episodes)
1982
Cheers
Stan · (2 episodes)
1982
Cagney & Lacey
(1 episode)
1982
Hill Street Blues
(3 episodes)
1981
Hill Street Blues
Paulie · (1 episode)
1981
Little Johnny Jones
Sing Song
1980
The Robber Bridegroom
Big Harp
1980
Knots Landing
Frank Edmunds · (2 episodes)
1979
The Facts of Life
(1 episode)
1979
Broadway on Showtime
Big Harp · (1 episode)
1979
Diff'rent Strokes
(1 episode)
1978
Alice
(1 episode)
1976
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1975
The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953