Ernie Sabella

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Acting

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.

Filmography

• The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025)
• Show of Titles (2021)
• Bakery in Brooklyn (2016)
• The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
• Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! (2013)
• Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! (2013)
• Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! (2012)
• Listen to Your Heart (2010)
• Waking Sleeping Beauty (2010)
• Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! (2009)
• Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! (2009)
• Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! (2008)
• Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! (2008)
• The Lion King 1½ (2004)
• Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004)
• Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 (2004)
• Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 (2004)
• Behind the Legend: Timon (2004)
• Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari (2003)
• Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)
• The Out-of-Towners (1999)
• The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
• A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas (1997)
• MouseHunt (1997)
• In & Out (1997)
• On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa (1997)
• Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1996)
• Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
• Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
• Stand By Me (1995)
• Roommates (1995)
• Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995)
• Quiz Show (1994)
• The Lion King (1994)
• Just My Imagination (1992)
• Guys and Dolls: Off the Record (1992)
• Going Under (1991)
• Faith (1990)
• Fright Night Part 2 (1988)
• Tough Guys (1986)
• Copacabana (1985)
• City Heat (1984)
• Little Johnny Jones (1980)
• The Robber Bridegroom (1980)