
Ernie 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.
Filmography
Roxie
1987 · 9.0

The Lion King
1994 · 8.3

Seinfeld
1989 · 8.2

Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · 8.2

Quantum Leap
1989 · 8.0

Sledge Hammer!
1986 · 8.0
Encore! Encore!
1998 · 8.0

Saved by the Bell
1989 · 7.8

Married... with Children
1987 · 7.7

Disney's House of Mouse
2001 · 7.7

Ed
2000 · 7.7

Hill Street Blues
1981 · 7.6

The Good Wife
2009 · 7.6

The Practice
1997 · 7.6

The Lion Guard
2016 · 7.6

Cheers
1982 · 7.6

Timon and Pumbaa
1995 · 7.3

Quiz Show
1994 · 7.2

That's So Raven
2003 · 7.2

Newhart
1982 · 7.2

A Different World
1987 · 7.2

Punky Brewster
1984 · 7.2

It's Your Move
1984 · 7.2

Copacabana
1985 · 7.2

Hunter
1984 · 7.1

Diff'rent Strokes
1978 · 7.1

Listen to Your Heart
2010 · 7.1

Alice
1976 · 7.0

The Facts of Life
1979 · 7.0

Cagney & Lacey
1982 · 7.0

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001 · 7.0

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995 · 7.0

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 · 6.9

Knots Landing
1979 · 6.9

Mad About You
1992 · 6.8

Providence
1999 · 6.7

Perfect Strangers
1986 · 6.7

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016 · 6.7

Coach
1989 · 6.7

MouseHunt
1997 · 6.6

The Lion King 1½
2004 · 6.6

Murphy Brown
1988 · 6.5

Hardcastle and McCormick
1983 · 6.5

A Fine Romance
1989 · 6.5

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · 6.5

Stand By Me
1995 · 6.5

In & Out
1997 · 6.5

Fright Night Part 2
1988 · 6.4

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996 · 6.3

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997 · 6.2

Tough Guys
1986 · 6.0

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013 · 6.0

Behind the Legend: Timon
2004 · 6.0

The New Odd Couple
1982 · 5.8

The Out-of-Towners
1999 · 5.8

St. Elsewhere
1982 · 5.7

Roommates
1995 · 5.7

She's the Sheriff
1987 · 5.5

City Heat
1984 · 5.5

Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008 · 5.5

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008 · 5.5

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About Fire
2009 · 5.5

Bakery in Brooklyn
2016 · 5.2

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008 · 5.0

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009 · 5.0

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013 · 5.0

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009 · 5.0

Just My Imagination
1992 · 4.7

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012 · 4.7

Faith
1990 · 4.5

Going Under
1991 · 4.1

The Robber Bridegroom
1980 · 0.0

Show of Titles
2021 · 0.0

Broadway on Showtime
1979 · 0.0

Little Johnny Jones
1980 · 0.0
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004 · 0.0
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003 · 0.0
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004 · 0.0