Ernie Sabella
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.
82 acting credits
Acting · 82
Seinfeld
1989
The Good Wife
2009
Saturday Night Live
1975
Cheers
1982
Married... with Children
1987
Knots Landing
1979
Hill Street Blues
1981
The Practice
1997
Quantum Leap
1989
Hunter
1984
St. Elsewhere
1982
Mad About You
1992
Coach
1989
The Facts of Life
1979
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Alice
1976
Newhart
1982
Providence
1999
The Lion King
1994
That's So Raven
2003
A Different World
1987
Murphy Brown
1988
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
The Oscars
1953
Ed
2000
The Lion Guard
2016
Saved by the Bell
1989
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Punky Brewster
1984
Perfect Strangers
1986
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
The Lion King 1½
2004
She's the Sheriff
1987
MouseHunt
1997
It's Your Move
1984
The New Odd Couple
1982
Fright Night Part 2
1988
In & Out
1997
Quiz Show
1994
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
A Fine Romance
1989
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Encore! Encore!
1998
Tough Guys
1986
Broadway on Showtime
1979
Roommates
1995
Roxie
1987
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Show of Titles
2021
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Copacabana
1985
Going Under
1991
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
Listen to Your Heart
2010
Faith
1990
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
Just My Imagination
1992
Little Johnny Jones
1980
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
Stand By Me
1995
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996