Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

Acting
Born 1949-09-19Westchester, New York, USA

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.

Movies (44)

The Lion King
8.3

The Lion King

1994Movie8.3
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
6.9

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998Movie6.9
The Lion King 1½
6.6

The Lion King 1½

2004Movie6.6
In & Out
6.4

In & Out

1997Movie6.4
MouseHunt
6.5

MouseHunt

1997Movie6.5
Quiz Show
7.2

Quiz Show

1994Movie7.2
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
7.3

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

2025Movie7.3
Fright Night Part 2
6.4

Fright Night Part 2

1988Movie6.4
City Heat
5.5

City Heat

1984Movie5.5
Roommates
5.7

Roommates

1995Movie5.7
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
6.3

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

1996Movie6.3
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
6.7

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016Movie6.7
Waking Sleeping Beauty
7.2

Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009Movie7.2
Tough Guys
6.0

Tough Guys

1986Movie6.0
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
7.0

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

2001Movie7.0
The Out-of-Towners
5.8

The Out-of-Towners

1999Movie5.8
Show of Titles

Show of Titles

2021Movie
Bakery in Brooklyn
5.2

Bakery in Brooklyn

2016Movie5.2
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
6.4

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

1996Movie6.4
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
9.0

A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas

1997Movie9.0
Copacabana
7.2

Copacabana

1985Movie7.2
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
6.2

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa

1997Movie6.2
Going Under
3.9

Going Under

1991Movie3.9
The Robber Bridegroom

The Robber Bridegroom

1980Movie
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
8.3

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004Movie8.3
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
8.5

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

1992Movie8.5
Behind the Legend: Timon
6.0

Behind the Legend: Timon

2004Movie6.0
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0

Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0

2004Movie
Just My Imagination
4.7

Just My Imagination

1992Movie4.7
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
10.0

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

1996Movie10.0
Stand By Me
6.5

Stand By Me

1995Movie6.5
Little Johnny Jones

Little Johnny Jones

1980Movie
Listen to Your Heart
7.1

Listen to Your Heart

2010Movie7.1
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
7.0

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable

1995Movie7.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
4.7

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!

2012Movie4.7
Faith
4.5

Faith

1990Movie4.5
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5

Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5

2004Movie
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
5.0

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

2008Movie5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
5.0

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

2009Movie5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
6.0

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

2013Movie6.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
5.5

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

2008Movie5.5
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari

Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari

2003Movie
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
5.0

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

2009Movie5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
5.0

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

2013Movie5.0

TV Shows (40)

Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The Good Wife
7.6

The Good Wife

2009Series7.6
Married... with Children
7.7

Married... with Children

1987Series7.7
Cheers
7.6

Cheers

1982Series7.6
Seinfeld
8.3

Seinfeld

1989Series8.3
Alice
7.0

Alice

1976Series7.0
Coach
6.7

Coach

1989Series6.7
Mad About You
6.8

Mad About You

1992Series6.8
Newhart
7.2

Newhart

1982Series7.2
Quantum Leap
8.0

Quantum Leap

1989Series8.0
Murphy Brown
6.5

Murphy Brown

1988Series6.5
The Facts of Life
7.1

The Facts of Life

1979Series7.1
The Practice
7.6

The Practice

1997Series7.6
Hill Street Blues
7.6

Hill Street Blues

1981Series7.6
Knots Landing
7.0

Knots Landing

1979Series7.0
St. Elsewhere
5.7

St. Elsewhere

1982Series5.7
A Different World
7.1

A Different World

1987Series7.1
Cagney & Lacey
6.9

Cagney & Lacey

1982Series6.9
Hunter
7.1

Hunter

1984Series7.1
That's So Raven
7.2

That's So Raven

2003Series7.2
Timon and Pumbaa
7.2

Timon and Pumbaa

1995Series7.2
Saved by the Bell
7.8

Saved by the Bell

1989Series7.8
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
Perfect Strangers
6.7

Perfect Strangers

1986Series6.7
The Lion Guard
7.7

The Lion Guard

2016Series7.7
Providence
6.7

Providence

1999Series6.7
Hardcastle and McCormick
6.5

Hardcastle and McCormick

1983Series6.5
Punky Brewster
7.2

Punky Brewster

1984Series7.2
Ed
7.6

Ed

2000Series7.6
Sledge Hammer!
8.0

Sledge Hammer!

1986Series8.0
Disney's House of Mouse
7.5

Disney's House of Mouse

2001Series7.5
She's the Sheriff
6.7

She's the Sheriff

1987Series6.7
The New Odd Couple
5.8

The New Odd Couple

1982Series5.8
It's Your Move
7.2

It's Your Move

1984Series7.2
A Fine Romance
6.5

A Fine Romance

1989Series6.5
Encore! Encore!
8.0

Encore! Encore!

1998Series8.0
Diff'rent Strokes
7.1

Diff'rent Strokes

1978Series7.1
Broadway on Showtime

Broadway on Showtime

1979Series
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
5.5

Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa

2008Series5.5
Roxie
9.0

Roxie

1987Series9.0