Ernie Sabella
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.
Known For
Saturday Night Live
1975
Seinfeld
1989
The Good Wife
2009
Married... with Children
1987
Cheers
1982
Knots Landing
1979
The Practice
1997
Quantum Leap
1989
Mad About You
1992
St. Elsewhere
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981
Hill Street Blues
1981
Filmography
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited) · 1975
Seinfeld
as Naked Man · 1989
The Good Wife
as Murray · 2009
Married... with Children
as Mr. Pond · 1987
Cheers
as Stan · 1982
Knots Landing
as Frank Edmunds · 1979
The Practice
as Harland Bassett · 1997
Quantum Leap
as Manny / Sancho Panza · 1989
Mad About You
as Maurice · 1992
St. Elsewhere
as Patient · 1982
Hill Street Blues
· 1981
Hill Street Blues
as Paulie · 1981
Coach
as Ernie · 1989
Alice
· 1976
The Facts of Life
· 1979
Timon and Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (voice) · 1995
A Different World
as Campus Policeman · 1987
Newhart
· 1982
Newhart
as Police Officer · 1982
Newhart
as Ed Halstead · 1982
That's So Raven
as Mr. Petracelli · 2003
Murphy Brown
as Julian · 1988
Cagney & Lacey
· 1982
The Lion King
as Pumbaa (voice) · 1994
Providence
as Lou Keppler · 1999
Hunter
as Earnie · 1984
The Lion Guard
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2016
Saved by the Bell
as Leon Carosi · 1989
Disney's House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2001
Disney's House of Mouse
as Pumbaa · 2001
Hardcastle and McCormick
as Clyde Whitley · 1983
Ed
as Gary Swirdlock · 2000
Sledge Hammer!
as Al Fresco · 1986
Punky Brewster
· 1984
The Oscars
as Self · 1953
Perfect Strangers
as Donald Twinkacetti · 1986
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2004
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice) · 1998
She's the Sheriff
· 1987
She's the Sheriff
as Dickie Dinsmore · 1987
MouseHunt
as Maury · 1997
It's Your Move
as Lou Donatelli · 1984
The New Odd Couple
as Policeman · 1982
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison · 1988
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self · 2025
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman · 1994
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper · 1997
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2001
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2016
The Out-of-Towners
as Getaway Driver · 1999
A Fine Romance
as George Shipman · 1989
City Heat
as Ballistics Expert · 1984
Diff'rent Strokes
· 1978
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice) · 1996
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice) · 1996
Encore! Encore!
as Leo Wodecki · 1998
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice) · 1997
Tough Guys
as Hotel Clerk · 1986
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage) · 2010
Broadway on Showtime
as Big Harp · 1979
Bakery in Brooklyn
as Dave · 2016
Copacabana
as Sam Gropper · 1985
Show of Titles
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer · 2021
Just My Imagination
as Arnold Mayer · 1992
Roommates
as Stash · 1995
Roxie
as Vito Carteri · 1987
Going Under
as The Mole · 1991
Little Johnny Jones
as Sing Song · 1980
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
as Self · 1997
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa · 2008
Listen to Your Heart
as Tony · 2010
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
as Pumba · 1995
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
as Himself / Harry the Horse · 1992
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls") · 2004
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
as Self · 1996
Stand By Me
as Pumbaa (voice) · 1995
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2008
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2004
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2009
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2003
The Robber Bridegroom
as Big Harp · 1980
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2004
Faith
as Stanley · 1990
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
as Pumbaa (voice) · 2009