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.
Filmography
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Film · 2025
Show of Titles
Film · 2021
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Film · 2016
Bakery in Brooklyn
Film · 2016
The Lion Guard
Series · 2016
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Film · 2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Film · 2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Film · 2012
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Film · 2010
Listen to Your Heart
Film · 2010
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Film · 2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Film · 2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire
Film · 2009
The Good Wife
Series · 2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Film · 2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Film · 2008
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
Series · 2008
The Lion King 1½
Film · 2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Film · 2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Film · 2004
Behind the Legend: Timon
Film · 2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Film · 2004
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Film · 2003
That's So Raven
Series · 2003
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Film · 2001
Disney's House of Mouse
Series · 2001
Disney's House of Mouse
Series · 2001
Ed
Series · 2000
The Out-of-Towners
Film · 1999
Providence
Series · 1999
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Film · 1998
Encore! Encore!
Series · 1998
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
Film · 1997
MouseHunt
Film · 1997
In & Out
Film · 1997
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
Film · 1997
The Practice
Series · 1997
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Film · 1996
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Film · 1996
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Film · 1996
Stand By Me
Film · 1995
Roommates
Film · 1995
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Film · 1995
Timon and Pumbaa
Series · 1995
Quiz Show
Film · 1994
The Lion King
Film · 1994
Just My Imagination
Film · 1992
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Film · 1992
Mad About You
Series · 1992
Going Under
Film · 1991
Faith
Film · 1990
Seinfeld
Series · 1989
Saved by the Bell
Series · 1989
A Fine Romance
Series · 1989
Quantum Leap
Series · 1989
Coach
Series · 1989
Fright Night Part 2
Film · 1988
Murphy Brown
Series · 1988
A Different World
Series · 1987
Roxie
Series · 1987
Married... with Children
Series · 1987
She's the Sheriff
Series · 1987
She's the Sheriff
Series · 1987
Tough Guys
Film · 1986
Sledge Hammer!
Series · 1986
Perfect Strangers
Series · 1986
Copacabana
Film · 1985
City Heat
Film · 1984
Punky Brewster
Series · 1984
Hunter
Series · 1984
It's Your Move
Series · 1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
Series · 1983
Cheers
Series · 1982
Newhart
Series · 1982
Cagney & Lacey
Series · 1982
The New Odd Couple
Series · 1982
St. Elsewhere
Series · 1982
Newhart
Series · 1982
Newhart
Series · 1982
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
Hill Street Blues
Series · 1981
Little Johnny Jones
Film · 1980
The Robber Bridegroom
Film · 1980
The Facts of Life
Series · 1979
Knots Landing
Series · 1979
Broadway on Showtime
Series · 1979
Diff'rent Strokes
Series · 1978
Alice
Series · 1976
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
The Oscars
Series · 1953