Ernie Sabella

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

Stanley

Faith

Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion King 1½

Car Salesman

Quiz Show

Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion King

Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

Pumbaa (voice)

Stand By Me

Pumbaa (Voice)

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

Pumbaa (Voice)

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

Pumbaa (voice)

Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari

Pumbaa (voice)

Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0

Pumbaa (voice)

Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5

Self (archive footage)

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Stash

Roommates

Pumbaa (Voice)

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

Pumbaa (voice)

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

Maury

MouseHunt

Pumbaa (voice)

Behind the Legend: Timon

Self

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

Dave

My Bakery in Brooklyn

Arnold Mayer

Just My Imagination

Pumbaa (voice)

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!

Pumbaa (voice)

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!

Pumbaa (voice)

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!

Pumbaa (voice)

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!

Pumbaa (voice)

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!

Pumbaa (voice)

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!

Pumbaa (voice)

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!

Tony

Listen to Your Heart

Dr. Scott Harrison

Fright Night Part 2

Sam Gropper

Copacabana

Himself / Harry the Horse

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

Aldo Hooper

In & Out

Sing Song

Little Johnny Jones

The Mole

Going Under

Hotel Clerk

Tough Guys

Big Harp

The Robber Bridegroom

"Man of La Mancha" Performer

Show of Titles

Pumbaa (voice)

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

39

Gender

Male

Birthday

1949-09-19

Place of Birth

Westchester, New York, USA

Also Known As

Ernest Sabella