Ernie Sabella
Acting

Ernie Sabella

Born 19 September 1949 · Westchester, New York, USA
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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.

Known for

The Lion King
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The Lion King 1½
Seinfeld
MouseHunt
Married... with Children
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Quiz Show
Quantum Leap
In & Out
Saved by the Bell
Cheers
Show of Titles
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Bakery in Brooklyn
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Listen to Your Heart
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
The Lion King 1½
Behind the Legend: Timon
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
The Out-of-Towners
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
MouseHunt
In & Out
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Stand By Me
Roommates
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Quiz Show
The Lion King
Just My Imagination
Going Under
Faith
Fright Night Part 2
Tough Guys
Copacabana
City Heat
Little Johnny Jones
The Robber Bridegroom
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