Ernie Sabella

Biography

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Lion King (1994) — Pumbaa (voice)
2. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) — Pumbaa (voice)
3. The Lion King 1½ (2004) — Pumbaa (voice)
4. Seinfeld (1989) — Naked Man
5. MouseHunt (1997) — Maury
6. Married... with Children (1987) — Mr. Pond
7. The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016) — Pumbaa (voice)
8. Quiz Show (1994) — Car Salesman
9. Quantum Leap (1989) — Manny / Sancho Panza
10. In & Out (1997) — Aldo Hooper
11. Saved by the Bell (1989) — Leon Carosi
12. Cheers (1982) — Stan
13. The Good Wife (2009) — Murray
14. Timon and Pumbaa (1995) — Pumbaa (voice)
15. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self (uncredited)
16. Fright Night Part 2 (1988) — Dr. Scott Harrison
17. Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
18. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001) — Pumbaa (voice)
19. That's So Raven (2003) — Mr. Petracelli
20. The Lion Guard (2016) — Pumbaa (voice)
21. Mad About You (1992) — Maurice
22. Sledge Hammer! (1986) — Al Fresco
23. Bakery in Brooklyn (2016) — Dave
24. Tough Guys (1986) — Hotel Clerk
25. Hill Street Blues (1981)
26. Perfect Strangers (1986) — Donald Twinkacetti
27. Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) — Self (archive footage)
28. The Practice (1997) — Atty. Harland Bassett
29. The Facts of Life (1979)
30. Punky Brewster (1984)
31. Hunter (1984) — Earnie
32. St. Elsewhere (1982) — Patient
33. Murphy Brown (1988) — Julian
34. Listen to Your Heart (2010) — Tony
35. Disney's House of Mouse (2001) — Pumbaa (voice)
36. The Oscars (1953) — Self
37. A Different World (1987) — Campus Policeman
38. Cagney & Lacey (1982)
39. Newhart (1982)
40. Coach (1989) — Ernie