Ernie Sabella
Acting
Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and voice actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise. He is also known for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.
TV Shows(40)
The Lion Guard
Pumbaa (voice)
2016
The Good Wife
Murray
2009
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa
2008
That's So Raven
Mr. Petracelli
2003
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
2001
Ed
Gary Swirdlock
2000
Providence
Lou Keppler
1999
Encore! Encore!
1998
The Practice
Atty. Harland Bassett
1997
Timon and Pumbaa
Pumbaa (voice)
1995
Mad About You
Maurice
1992
Saved by the Bell
Leon Carosi
1989
Seinfeld
Naked Man
1989
Quantum Leap
Manny / Sancho Panza
1989
Coach
Ernie
1989
A Fine Romance
George Shipman
1989
Murphy Brown
Julian
1988
A Different World
Campus Policeman
1987
She's the Sheriff
1987
Married... with Children
Mr. Pond
1987
Roxie
Vito Carteri
1987
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Perfect Strangers
Donald Twinkacetti
1986
It's Your Move
Lou Donatelli
1984
Hunter
Earnie
1984
Punky Brewster
1984
Hardcastle and McCormick
Clyde Whitley
1983
The New Odd Couple
Policeman
1982
St. Elsewhere
Patient
1982
Newhart
1982
Cheers
Stan
1982
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Hill Street Blues
1981
Knots Landing
Frank Edmunds
1979
The Facts of Life
1979
Broadway on Showtime
Big Harp
1979
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Alice
1976
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975
The Oscars
Self
1953
Movies(42)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Self
2025
Show of Titles
"Man of La Mancha" Performer
2021
Bakery in Brooklyn
Dave
2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Pumbaa (voice)
2016
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Pumbaa (voice)
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Pumbaa (voice)
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Pumbaa (voice)
2012
Listen to Your Heart
Tony
2010
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Self (archive footage)
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
Pumbaa (voice)
2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Pumbaa (voice)
2008
The Lion King 1½
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Behind the Legend: Timon
Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
Pumbaa (voice)
2003
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
2001
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Pumbaa (voice)
1998
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
Self
1997
MouseHunt
Maury
1997
In & Out
Aldo Hooper
1997
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1997
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
Self
1996
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
Stand By Me
Pumbaa (voice)
1995
Roommates
Stash
1995
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Pumba
1995
Quiz Show
Car Salesman
1994
The Lion King
Pumbaa (voice)
1994
Just My Imagination
Arnold Mayer
1992
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Himself / Harry the Horse
1992
Going Under
The Mole
1991
Faith
Stanley
1990
Fright Night Part 2
Dr. Scott Harrison
1988
Tough Guys
Hotel Clerk
1986
Copacabana
Sam Gropper
1985
Little Johnny Jones
Sing Song
1980
The Robber Bridegroom
Big Harp
1980