Ernie Sabella
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Faith
as Stanley
1990
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
1994
The Lion King
as Pumbaa (voice)
1994
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
1998
Stand By Me
as Pumbaa (voice)
1995
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
1997
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
as Pumbaa (voice)
2003
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Roommates
as Stash
1995
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
1996
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
2016
MouseHunt
as Maury
1997
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
2025
Bakery in Brooklyn
as Dave
2016
Just My Imagination
as Arnold Mayer
1992
TV Appearances
A Different World
as Campus Policeman
1987
Alice
1976
Cheers
as Stan
1982
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Seinfeld
as Naked Man
1989
Perfect Strangers
as Donald Twinkacetti
1986
The Facts of Life
1979
Providence
as Lou Keppler
1999
Ed
as Gary Swirdlock
2000
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Disney's House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice)
2001
Disney's House of Mouse
as Pumbaa
2001