Ernie Sabella
Acting
Born September 19, 1949 · Westchester, 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.
Known For · 40 titles
Seinfeld
The Good Wife
Married... with Children
Hunter
Saturday Night Live
Quantum Leap
Coach
Cheers
Alice
Murphy Brown
The Facts of Life
Hill Street Blues
Knots Landing
The Practice
Newhart
St. Elsewhere
The Lion King
Mad About You
Timon and Pumbaa
Cagney & Lacey
That's So Raven
Disney's House of Mouse
A Different World
The Oscars
Providence
The Lion Guard
Saved by the Bell
Hardcastle and McCormick
Punky Brewster
Ed
Perfect Strangers
Sledge Hammer!
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
She's the Sheriff
The Lion King 1½
MouseHunt
In & Out
It's Your Move
The New Odd Couple
Fright Night Part 2