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Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

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

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Biography

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.

Acted in 73

2020s

  1. 2021

    Show of Titles

    "Man of La Mancha" Performer

2010s

  1. 2016

    Bakery in Brooklyn

    Dave

    41

  2. The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

    Pumbaa (voice)

    60

  3. The Lion Guard

    Pumbaa (voice) · 2 episodes

    67
  4. 2013

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

    Pumbaa (voice)

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

    Pumbaa (voice)

  6. 2012

    Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!

    Pumbaa (voice)

  7. 2010

    Listen to Your Heart

    Tony

    70

2000s

  1. 2009

    The Good Wife

    Murray · 1 episode

    81

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

    Pumbaa (voice)

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

    Pumbaa (voice)

  4. Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire

    Pumbaa (voice)

  5. 2008

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

    Pumbaa (voice)

  6. Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa

    Pumbaa · 8 episodes

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

    Pumbaa (voice)

  8. 2004

    The Lion King 1½

    Pumbaa (voice)

    68

  9. Broadway's Lost Treasures II

    Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")

  10. Behind the Legend: Timon

    Pumbaa (voice)

  11. 2003

    That's So Raven

    Mr. Petracelli · 2 episodes

    68
  12. 2001

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

    Pumbaa (voice)

    68

  13. Disney's House of Mouse

    Pumbaa (voice), Pumbaa · 10 episodes

    76
  14. 2000

    Ed

    Gary Swirdlock · 1 episode

    76

1990s

  1. 1999

    The Out-of-Towners

    Getaway Driver

    45

  2. Providence

    Lou Keppler · 3 episodes

    67
  3. 1998

    The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

    Pumbaa (voice)

    66
  4. 1997

    MouseHunt

    Maury

    60

  5. In & Out

    Aldo Hooper

    68

  6. On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

    Pumbaa (Voice)

  7. The Practice

    Harland Bassett · 4 episodes

    77
  8. 1996

    Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

    Pumbaa (Voice)

  9. Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

    Pumbaa (Voice)

  10. 1995

    Stand By Me

    Pumbaa (voice)

  11. Timon and Pumbaa

    Pumbaa (voice) · 169 episodes

    72

  12. Roommates

    Stash

    54

  13. Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

    Pumba

  14. 1994

    Quiz Show

    Car Salesman

    83

  15. The Lion King

    Pumbaa (voice)

    87
  16. 1992

    Just My Imagination

    Arnold Mayer

  17. Mad About You

    Maurice · 1 episode

    68
  18. 1991

    Going Under

    The Mole

  19. 1990

    Faith

    Stanley

1980s

  1. 1989

    Saved by the Bell

    Leon Carosi · 7 episodes

    73

  2. Seinfeld

    Naked Man · 1 episode

    87

  3. Quantum Leap

    Manny / Sancho Panza · 1 episode

    81

  4. Coach

    Ernie · 1 episode

    70

  5. A Fine Romance

    George Shipman · 13 episodes

  6. 1988

    Murphy Brown

    Julian · 1 episode

    69

  7. Fright Night Part 2

    Dr. Scott Harrison

    57
  8. 1987

    A Different World

    Campus Policeman · 1 episode

    70

  9. She's the Sheriff

    Dickie Dinsmore · 1 episode

  10. Married... with Children

    Mr. Pond · 1 episode

    80
  11. 1986

    Tough Guys

    Hotel Clerk

    57

  12. Sledge Hammer!

    Al Fresco · 1 episode

    81

  13. Perfect Strangers

    Donald Twinkacetti · 28 episodes

    71
  14. 1985

    Copacabana

    Sam Gropper

  15. 1984

    City Heat

    Ballistics Expert

    45

  16. It's Your Move

    Lou Donatelli · 18 episodes

  17. Hunter

    Earnie · 1 episode

    70

  18. Punky Brewster

    TV · 4 Seasons · Comedy · Family

    68
  19. 1983

    Hardcastle and McCormick

    Clyde Whitley · 1 episode

    66
  20. 1982

    The New Odd Couple

    Policeman · 1 episode

  21. St. Elsewhere

    Patient · 1 episode

    73

  22. Newhart

    Police Officer, Ed Halstead

    76

  23. Cheers

    Stan · 2 episodes

    79

  24. Cagney & Lacey

    TV · 7 Seasons · Crime · Drama

    69
  25. 1981

    Hill Street Blues

    Paulie · 3 episodes

    80
  26. 1980

    Little Johnny Jones

    Sing Song

  27. The Robber Bridegroom

    Big Harp

Appearances7

1990s

  1. 1997

    A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas

    Self

  2. 1996

    Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

    Self

  3. 1992

    Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

    Himself / Harry the Horse