Ernie Sabella
Acting
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.
As actor 84
Saturday Night Live
1975
Married... with Children
1987
Seinfeld
1989
The Good Wife
2009
Quantum Leap
1989
Alice
1976
Newhart
1982
Cheers
1982
Hunter
1984
Coach
1989
Hill Street Blues
1981
The Facts of Life
1979
Knots Landing
1979
The Practice
1997
Murphy Brown
1988
Mad About You
1992
The Lion King
1994
Cagney & Lacey
1982
St. Elsewhere
1982
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
A Different World
1987
That's So Raven
2003
The Oscars
1953
Providence
1999
Saved by the Bell
1989
The Lion Guard
2016
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Perfect Strangers
1986
Ed
2000
Punky Brewster
1984
Sledge Hammer!
1986
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
The Lion King 1½
2004
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
A Fine Romance
1989
MouseHunt
1997
Quiz Show
1994
In & Out
1997
She's the Sheriff
1987
It's Your Move
1984
The New Odd Couple
1982
Fright Night Part 2
1988
The Out-of-Towners
1999
City Heat
1984
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
Tough Guys
1986
Encore! Encore!
1998
Roommates
1995
Broadway on Showtime
1979
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
Copacabana
1985
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Going Under
1991
Faith
1990
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
Roxie
1987
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996
Show of Titles
2021
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Stand By Me
1995
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
Just My Imagination
1992
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
Listen to Your Heart
2010
Little Johnny Jones
1980
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009