Ernie Sabella

Actor

Born: September 19, 1949 (76 years old)

Place of birth: Westchester, New York, USA

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.

Filmography (48)

• The Lion King (1994, ★ 8.3)
• Seinfeld (1989, ★ 8.3)
• The Lion King 1½ (2004, ★ 6.6)
• Quiz Show (1994, ★ 7.3)
• The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998, ★ 6.9)
• On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa (1997, ★ 6.2)
• Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa (1996, ★ 6.4)
• Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009, ★ 7.2)
• Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa (1996, ★ 6.3)
• The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016, ★ 6.7)
• MouseHunt (1997, ★ 6.5)
• The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025, ★ 7.2)
• Listen to Your Heart (2010, ★ 7.1)
• Ed (2000, ★ 7.7)
• Saved by the Bell (1989, ★ 7.8)
• Fright Night Part 2 (1988, ★ 6.4)
• In & Out (1997, ★ 6.5)
• Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001, ★ 7)
• A Different World (1987, ★ 7)
• Alice (1976, ★ 7.1)
• Cheers (1982, ★ 7.6)
• Sledge Hammer! (1986, ★ 7.9)
• Hill Street Blues (1981, ★ 7.7)
• Quantum Leap (1989, ★ 8)
• Married... with Children (1987, ★ 7.7)
• Tough Guys (1986, ★ 6)
• Perfect Strangers (1986, ★ 6.7)
• The Facts of Life (1979, ★ 7.1)
• Disney's House of Mouse (2001, ★ 7.5)
• The Practice (1997, ★ 7.6)