Ernie Sabella
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 (80 titles)
movieWalt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996 · ★ 10.0
movieA Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997 · ★ 9.0
movieGuys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992 · ★ 8.5
movieThe Lion King
1994 · ★ 8.3
tvSeinfeld
1989 · ★ 8.3
movieBroadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · ★ 8.2
tvQuantum Leap
1989 · ★ 8.0
tvSledge Hammer!
1986 · ★ 8.0
tvSaved by the Bell
1989 · ★ 7.8
tvDisney's House of Mouse
2001 · ★ 7.8
tvEd
2000 · ★ 7.7
tvMarried... with Children
1987 · ★ 7.7
tvThe Lion Guard
2016 · ★ 7.7
tvThe Practice
1997 · ★ 7.6
tvThe Good Wife
2009 · ★ 7.6
tvHill Street Blues
1981 · ★ 7.6
tvCheers
1982 · ★ 7.6
movieThe Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025 · ★ 7.3
tvTimon and Pumbaa
1995 · ★ 7.3
tvThat's So Raven
2003 · ★ 7.2
movieQuiz Show
1994 · ★ 7.2
movieWaking Sleeping Beauty
2010 · ★ 7.2
movieCopacabana
1985 · ★ 7.2
tvPunky Brewster
1984 · ★ 7.2
tvIt's Your Move
1984 · ★ 7.2
tvA Different World
1987 · ★ 7.2
tvNewhart
1982 · ★ 7.2
movieListen to Your Heart
2010 · ★ 7.1
tvThe Facts of Life
1979 · ★ 7.1
tvDiff'rent Strokes
1978 · ★ 7.1
tvHunter
1984 · ★ 7.1
tvThe Oscars
1953 · ★ 7.1
movieMickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001 · ★ 7.0
movieCircle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995 · ★ 7.0
tvAlice
1976 · ★ 7.0
tvCagney & Lacey
1982 · ★ 7.0
movieThe Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · ★ 6.9
tvKnots Landing
1979 · ★ 6.9
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · ★ 6.9
tvMad About You
1992 · ★ 6.8
movieThe Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016 · ★ 6.7
tvPerfect Strangers
1986 · ★ 6.7
tvProvidence
1999 · ★ 6.7
tvCoach
1989 · ★ 6.7
tvShe's the Sheriff
1987 · ★ 6.7
movieMouseHunt
1997 · ★ 6.6
movieThe Lion King 1½
2004 · ★ 6.6
movieStand By Me
1995 · ★ 6.5
movieAround the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · ★ 6.5
movieIn & Out
1997 · ★ 6.5
tvA Fine Romance
1989 · ★ 6.5
tvMurphy Brown
1988 · ★ 6.5
tvHardcastle and McCormick
1983 · ★ 6.5
movieFright Night Part 2
1988 · ★ 6.5
movieDining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · ★ 6.3
movieOn Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997 · ★ 6.2
movieBehind the Legend: Timon
2004 · ★ 6.0
movieWild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013 · ★ 6.0
movieTough Guys
1986 · ★ 6.0
movieThe Out-of-Towners
1999 · ★ 5.8