Acting credits
77
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
Ernie Sabella
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 39Series: 38
TMDB ID: 69415
IMDb ID: nm0754676
Known for: Acting
Born: September 19, 1949
Age: 76
Place of birth: Westchester, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1953 - 2025
Years active: 73
Average TMDB rating: 7
Wikidata: Q451833
Also known as
Ernest 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.
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Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Ernie Sabella.
as Self
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025 • Movie
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
Show of Titles
2021 • Movie
as Dave
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012 • Movie
as Tony
Listen to Your Heart
2010 • Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004 • Movie
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001 • Movie
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 • Movie
as Self
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997 • Movie
as Maury
MouseHunt
1997 • Movie
as Aldo Hooper
In & Out
1997 • Movie
as Pumbaa (Voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997 • Movie
as Self
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996 • Movie
as Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996 • Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Ernie Sabella.
as Pumbaa (voice) • 2 eps
The Lion Guard
2016 • Series
as Murray • 1 eps
The Good Wife
2009 • Series
as Pumbaa • 8 eps
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008 • Series
as Mr. Petracelli • 2 eps
That's So Raven
2003 • Series
as Pumbaa (voice) • 10 eps
Disney's House of Mouse
2001 • Series
as Gary Swirdlock • 1 eps
Ed
2000 • Series
as Lou Keppler • 3 eps
Providence
1999 • Series
as Atty. Harland Bassett • 4 eps
The Practice
1997 • Series
as Pumbaa (voice) • 169 eps
Timon and Pumbaa
1995 • Series
as Maurice • 1 eps
Mad About You
1992 • Series
as Leon Carosi • 7 eps
Saved by the Bell
1989 • Series
as Naked Man • 1 eps
Seinfeld
1989 • Series
as Manny / Sancho Panza • 1 eps
Quantum Leap
1989 • Series
as Ernie • 1 eps
Coach
1989 • Series
as George Shipman • 13 eps
A Fine Romance
1989 • Series
as Julian • 1 eps
Murphy Brown
1988 • Series
as Campus Policeman • 1 eps
A Different World
1987 • Series
1 eps
She's the Sheriff
1987 • Series
as Mr. Pond • 1 eps
Married... with Children
1987 • Series
as Al Fresco • 1 eps
Sledge Hammer!
1986 • Series
as Donald Twinkacetti • 28 eps
Perfect Strangers
1986 • Series
as Lou Donatelli • 18 eps
It's Your Move
1984 • Series
as Earnie • 1 eps
Hunter
1984 • Series
1 eps
Punky Brewster
1984 • Series