Ernie Sabella

Born: 1949-09-19, 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.

Filmography

• The Good Wife (2009)
• Seinfeld (1989)
• Quantum Leap (1989)
• Coach (1989)
• Newhart (1982)
• Hunter (1984)
• Knots Landing (1979)
• Cheers (1982)
• Hill Street Blues (1981)
• The Facts of Life (1979)
• Murphy Brown (1988)
• Mad About You (1992)
• The Lion King (1994)
• A Different World (1987)
• Cagney & Lacey (1982)
• St. Elsewhere (1982)
• Timon and Pumbaa (1995)
• That's So Raven (2003)
• Saved by the Bell (1989)
• Providence (1999)
• Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
• Punky Brewster (1984)
• The Lion Guard (2016)
• Sledge Hammer! (1986)
• Ed (2000)
• The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
• The Lion King 1½ (2004)
• Quiz Show (1994)
• MouseHunt (1997)
• In & Out (1997)