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.
Filmography
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
Show of Titles
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Show of Titles
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Bakery in Brooklyn
as Dave
Bakery in Brooklyn
as Dave
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
as Tony
Listen to Your Heart
as Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
as Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
as Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Out-of-Towners
as Getaway Driver
The Out-of-Towners
as Getaway Driver
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
as Self
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
as Self
MouseHunt
as Maury
MouseHunt
as Maury
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
as Self
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
as Self
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Stand By Me
as Pumbaa (voice)
Stand By Me
as Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
as Stash
Roommates
as Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
as Pumba
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
as Pumba
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
The Lion King
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King
as Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
as Arnold Mayer
Just My Imagination
as Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Harry the Horse
Going Under
as The Mole
Going Under
as The Mole
Faith
as Stanley
Faith
as Stanley
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys
as Hotel Clerk
Tough Guys
as Hotel Clerk
Copacabana
as Sam Gropper
Copacabana
as Sam Gropper
City Heat
as Ballistics Expert
City Heat
as Ballistics Expert
Little Johnny Jones
as Sing Song
Little Johnny Jones
as Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
as Big Harp
The Robber Bridegroom
as Big Harp