Ernie Sabella

1949 (77) • Acting

Born: 9/19/1949 (77) in Westchester, New York, USA

Known for: Acting

Ernie Sabella

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

83%

Pumbaa (voice)

1994

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

69%

Pumbaa (voice)

1998

The Lion King 1½

66%

Pumbaa (voice)

2004

Seinfeld

82%

Naked Man

1989

Married... with Children

77%

Mr. Pond

1987

Quantum Leap

80%

Manny / Sancho Panza

1989

Saved by the Bell

78%

Leon Carosi

1989

Cheers

76%

Stan

1982

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

73%

Self

2025

Show of Titles

"Man of La Mancha" Performer

2021

Bakery in Brooklyn

52%

Dave

2016

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

67%

Pumbaa (voice)

2016

The Lion Guard

77%

Pumbaa (voice)

2016

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

50%

Pumbaa (voice)

2013

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

60%

Pumbaa (voice)

2013

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!

47%

Pumbaa (voice)

2012

Listen to Your Heart

71%

Tony

2010

The Good Wife

76%

Murray

2009

Waking Sleeping Beauty

72%

Self (archive footage)

2009

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

50%

Pumbaa (voice)

2009

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

50%

Pumbaa (voice)

2009

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

50%

Pumbaa (voice)

2008

Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa

55%

Pumbaa

2008

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

55%

Pumbaa (voice)

2008

The Lion King 1½

66%

Pumbaa (voice)

2004

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

83%

Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")

2004

Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0

Pumbaa (voice)

2004

Behind the Legend: Timon

60%

Pumbaa (voice)

2004

Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5

Pumbaa (voice)

2004

Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari

Pumbaa (voice)

2003

That's So Raven

72%

Mr. Petracelli

2003

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

70%

Pumbaa (voice)

2001

Disney's House of Mouse

77%

Pumbaa (voice)

2001

Ed

76%

Gary Swirdlock

2000

The Out-of-Towners

58%

Getaway Driver

1999

Providence

67%

Lou Keppler

1999