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Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

Known For Acting
Birthday Sep 19, 1949 (76)
Birthplace Westchester, New York, USA
Popularity 0.5 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and voice actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise. He is also known for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha. ...

Known For

Filmography

Bakery in Brooklyn

Bakery in Brooklyn

2016

as Dave

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016

as Pumbaa (voice)

Listen to Your Heart

Listen to Your Heart

2010

as Tony

The Lion King 1½

The Lion King 1½

2004

as Pumbaa (voice)

Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0

Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0

2004

as Pumbaa (voice)

Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5

Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5

2004

as Pumbaa (voice)

Behind the Legend: Timon

Behind the Legend: Timon

2004

as Pumbaa (voice)

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004

as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")

Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari

Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari

2003

as Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998

as Pumbaa (voice)

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

1997

as Pumbaa (Voice)

MouseHunt

MouseHunt

1997

as Maury

In & Out

In & Out

1997

as Aldo Hooper

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

1996

as Pumbaa (Voice)

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

1996

as Pumbaa (Voice)

Stand By Me

Stand By Me

1995

as Pumbaa (voice)

Roommates

Roommates

1995

as Stash

The Lion King

The Lion King

1994

as Pumbaa (voice)

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

1994

as Car Salesman

Going Under

Going Under

1991

as The Mole

Faith

Faith

1990

as Stanley

Fright Night Part 2

Fright Night Part 2

1988

as Dr. Scott Harrison

Tough Guys

Tough Guys

1986

as Hotel Clerk

Copacabana

Copacabana

1985

as Sam Gropper

Little Johnny Jones

Little Johnny Jones

1980

as Sing Song

The Robber Bridegroom

The Robber Bridegroom

1980

as Big Harp

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Timon and Pumbaa

as Pumbaa (voice)

Episodes: 169

First Aired: Sep 08, 1995

Perfect Strangers

as Donald Twinkacetti

Episodes: 28

First Aired: Mar 25, 1986

It's Your Move

as Lou Donatelli

Episodes: 18

First Aired: Sep 26, 1984

A Fine Romance

as George Shipman

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Jan 18, 1989

Disney's House of Mouse

as Pumbaa (voice)

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Jan 13, 2001

Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa

as Pumbaa

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jan 27, 2008

Saved by the Bell

as Leon Carosi

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Aug 20, 1989

The Practice

as Atty. Harland Bassett

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Mar 04, 1997

Providence

as Lou Keppler

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 08, 1999

Cheers

as Stan

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 30, 1982

Knots Landing

as Frank Edmunds

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Dec 27, 1979

That's So Raven

as Mr. Petracelli

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 17, 2003

A Different World

as Campus Policeman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1987

Seinfeld

as Naked Man

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 05, 1989

Ed

as Gary Swirdlock

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 08, 2000

Hunter

as Earnie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1984

Mad About You

as Maurice

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1992

Quantum Leap

as Manny / Sancho Panza

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 26, 1989

Married... with Children

as Mr. Pond

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 05, 1987

Broadway on Showtime

as Big Harp

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 04, 1979

Hill Street Blues

as Paulie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 15, 1981

Murphy Brown

as Julian

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 14, 1988

Coach

as Ernie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 28, 1989

The Good Wife

as Murray

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2009

The New Odd Couple

as Policeman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 1982

Disney's House of Mouse

as Pumbaa

Episodes: 0

First Aired: Jan 13, 2001

Encore! Encore!

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Sep 22, 1998

Roxie

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Apr 01, 1987

Hill Street Blues

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 15, 1981

Newhart

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 02, 1982

St. Elsewhere

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 26, 1982

Alice

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 31, 1976

Sledge Hammer!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1986

The Facts of Life

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 24, 1979

Diff'rent Strokes

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 03, 1978

Punky Brewster

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1984

Cagney & Lacey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 25, 1982

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

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