Ernie Sabella
Acting
Born: 1949-09-19 in 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
Married... with Children
Mr. Pond
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
The Good Wife
Murray
Seinfeld
Naked Man
Alice
Cheers
Stan
Quantum Leap
Manny / Sancho Panza
Coach
Ernie
The Practice
Atty. Harland Bassett
The Facts of Life
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Paulie
Newhart
Newhart
Police Officer
Murphy Brown
Julian
The Lion King
Pumbaa (voice)
Mad About You
Maurice
Knots Landing
Frank Edmunds
Timon and Pumbaa
Pumbaa (voice)
Hunter
Earnie
Cagney & Lacey
That's So Raven
Mr. Petracelli
St. Elsewhere
Patient
A Different World
Campus Policeman
Saved by the Bell
Leon Carosi
The Lion Guard
Pumbaa (voice)
Providence
Lou Keppler
A Fine Romance
George Shipman
Perfect Strangers
Donald Twinkacetti
Punky Brewster
The Oscars
Self
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Pumbaa (voice)
Sledge Hammer!
Al Fresco
Hardcastle and McCormick
Clyde Whitley
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa
The Lion King 1½
Pumbaa (voice)
Ed
Gary Swirdlock
Quiz Show
Car Salesman
MouseHunt
Maury