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Ernie Sabella

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

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 with Ernie Sabella

• The Lion King (1994) — Pumbaa (voice)
• The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) — Pumbaa (voice)
• The Lion King 1½ (2004) — Pumbaa (voice)
• MouseHunt (1997) — Maury
• Fright Night Part 2 (1988) — Dr. Scott Harrison
• The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl (2025) — Self
• Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001) — Pumbaa (voice)
• The Out-of-Towners (1999) — Getaway Driver
• Quiz Show (1994) — Car Salesman
• The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016) — Pumbaa (voice)
• In & Out (1997) — Aldo Hooper
• Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa (1996) — Pumbaa (Voice)

TV shows with Ernie Sabella

• Timon and Pumbaa (1995) — Pumbaa (voice)
• Saved by the Bell (1989) — Leon Carosi
• Disney's House of Mouse (2001) — Pumbaa (voice)
• Perfect Strangers (1986) — Donald Twinkacetti
• It's Your Move (1984) — Lou Donatelli
• A Fine Romance (1989) — George Shipman
• Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa (2008) — Pumbaa