Acting
Ernie Sabella
Born Sep 19, 1949 · Westchester, 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.
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Acting
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Documentary · Music
Show of Titles
2021
Music · Comedy · History
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Comedy · Romance
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
Family · TV Movie · Animation
The Lion Guard
2016
Kids · Animation
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
Animation
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
Animation
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
Animation
Listen to Your Heart
2010
Drama · Music · Romance
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2010
Documentary
The Good Wife
2009
Drama
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
Animation
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
Animation
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
Animation
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
Animation · Family · Kids
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
The Lion King 1½
2004
Adventure · Animation · Comedy
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Music · Documentary
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
Animation · Family · Comedy
That's So Raven
2003
Comedy · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
Animation · Family · Comedy
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Animation · Kids · Comedy
Ed
2000
Drama · Comedy
The Out-of-Towners
1999
Comedy · Romance · Adventure
Providence
1999
Drama
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Adventure · Animation · Drama
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997
MouseHunt
1997
Comedy · Family
In & Out
1997
Comedy
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
Animation · Comedy · Family
The Practice
1997
Drama
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996
TV Movie
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Family · Animation · Comedy
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Animation · Family · Comedy
Stand By Me
1995
Comedy · Animation · Music
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
Animation · Comedy · Kids
Roommates
1995
Drama · Comedy
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
Quiz Show
1994
History · Drama
The Lion King
1994
Animation · Family · Drama
Just My Imagination
1992
Comedy · Music · TV Movie
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
Documentary · Music
Mad About You
1992
Comedy
Going Under
1991
Action · Adventure · Comedy
Faith
1990
Action
Saved by the Bell
1989
Family · Comedy
Seinfeld
1989
Comedy
Quantum Leap
1989
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure · Drama
Coach
1989
Comedy
A Fine Romance
1989
Mystery · Comedy · Drama
Murphy Brown
1988
Comedy
Fright Night Part 2
1988
Horror · Comedy
A Different World
1987
Comedy · Family
She's the Sheriff
1987
Comedy
Married... with Children
1987
Comedy
Tough Guys
1986
Comedy · Crime
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Comedy · Crime · Action & Adventure
Perfect Strangers
1986
Comedy
Copacabana
1985
Comedy · Music · Romance
City Heat
1984
Action · Crime · Comedy
It's Your Move
1984
Comedy
Hunter
1984
Action & Adventure · Drama
Punky Brewster
1984
Comedy · Kids
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Action & Adventure · Drama · Crime
The New Odd Couple
1982
Comedy
St. Elsewhere
1982
Drama
Newhart
1982
Comedy · Drama
Cheers
1982
Comedy
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Crime · Drama
Hill Street Blues
1981
Drama · Crime
Little Johnny Jones
1980
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
Comedy · Music · Romance
Knots Landing
1979
Drama · Soap
The Facts of Life
1979
Drama · Comedy
Broadway on Showtime
1979
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Comedy · Family · Drama
Alice
1976
Comedy · Drama