Acting · 1949
Ernie Sabella
Born Sep 19, 1949·76 years old·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.
Filmography
37 titles- 2016
The Lion GuardPumbaa (voice)7.7Show - 2009
The Good WifeMurray7.6Show - 2004
The Lion King 1½Pumbaa (voice)6.6Movie - 2003
That's So RavenMr. Petracelli7.2Show - 2001
Disney's House of MousePumbaa7.7Show - 2000
EdGary Swirdlock7.6Show - 1999
ProvidenceLou Keppler6.7Show - 1998
The Lion King II: Simba's PridePumbaa (voice)6.9Movie - 1997
The PracticeAtty. Harland Bassett7.6Show - 1997
MouseHuntMaury6.5Movie - 1995
Timon and PumbaaPumbaa (voice)7.3Show - 1994
The Lion KingPumbaa (voice)8.3Movie - 1994
Quiz ShowCar Salesman7.2Movie - 1992
Mad About YouMaurice6.8Show - 1989
SeinfeldNaked Man8.2Show - 1989
Quantum LeapManny / Sancho Panza8.0Show - 1989
CoachErnie6.7Show - 1989
Saved by the BellLeon Carosi7.8Show - 1989
A Fine RomanceGeorge Shipman6.5Show - 1988
Murphy BrownJulian6.5Show - 1987
Married... with ChildrenMr. Pond7.7Show - 1987
A Different WorldCampus Policeman7.2Show - 1986
Perfect StrangersDonald Twinkacetti6.7Show - 1986
Sledge Hammer!Al Fresco8.0Show - 1984
HunterEarnie7.1Show - 1984
Punky Brewster7.2Show - 1983
Hardcastle and McCormickClyde Whitley6.5Show - 1982
CheersStan7.6Show - 1982
Newhart7.2Show - 1982
Cagney & Lacey6.9Show - 1982
St. ElsewherePatient5.7Show - 1981
Hill Street BluesPaulie7.6Show - 1979
The Facts of Life7.1Show - 1979
Knots LandingFrank Edmunds7.0Show - 1976
Alice7.0Show - 1975
Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)6.9Show - 1953
The OscarsSelf7.0Show