Ernie Sabella
ActorErnest 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.
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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025
Self
Show of Titles
2021
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016
Pumbaa (voice)
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Dave
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
Pumbaa (voice)
Listen to Your Heart
2010
Tony
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009
Self (archive footage)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008
Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004
Pumbaa (voice)
- Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
Pumbaa (voice)
- Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004
Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
- Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003
Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Pumbaa (voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
Pumbaa (Voice)
MouseHunt
1997
Maury
In & Out
1997
Aldo Hooper
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997
Self
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Pumbaa (Voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996
Self
Stand By Me
1995
Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
1995
Stash
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995
Pumba
Quiz Show
1994
Car Salesman
The Lion King
1994
Pumbaa (voice)
Just My Imagination
1992
Arnold Mayer
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992
Himself / Harry the Horse
Going Under
1991
The Mole
Faith
1990
Stanley
Fright Night Part 2
1988
Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys
1986
Hotel Clerk
Copacabana
1985
Sam Gropper
Little Johnny Jones
1980
Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
1980
Big Harp
