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.

Known for

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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

2025 ⭐ 7.1

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The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016 ⭐ 6.7

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Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!

2013 ⭐ 6.0

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Listen to Your Heart

2010 ⭐ 7.1

Career timeline

2025

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl Notable

Self · 2025

⭐ 7.1

2021

Show of Titles

"Man of La Mancha" Performer · 2021

2016

Bakery in Brooklyn

Dave · 2016

⭐ 5.2

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar Notable

Pumbaa (voice) · 2016

⭐ 6.7

2013

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!

Pumbaa (voice) · 2013

⭐ 6.0

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

Pumbaa (voice) · 2013

⭐ 5.0

2012

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!

Pumbaa (voice) · 2012

⭐ 5.0

2010

Listen to Your Heart Notable

Tony · 2010

⭐ 7.1

2009

Waking Sleeping Beauty Notable

Self (archive footage) · 2009

⭐ 7.2

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

Pumbaa (voice) · 2009

⭐ 5.5

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!

Pumbaa (voice) · 2009

⭐ 5.5

2008

Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!

Pumbaa (voice) · 2008

⭐ 5.5

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

Pumbaa (voice) · 2008

⭐ 5.5

2004

The Lion King 1½ Notable

Pumbaa (voice) · 2004

⭐ 6.6

Broadway's Lost Treasures II Notable

Harry The Horse (segment "Guys · 2004

⭐ 8.3

Behind the Legend: Timon Notable

Pumbaa (voice) · 2004

⭐ 7.0

2001

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

Pumbaa (voice) · 2001

⭐ 7.0

1998

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Notable

Pumbaa (voice) · 1998

⭐ 6.9

1997

A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas Notable

Self · 1997

⭐ 9.0

MouseHunt Notable

Maury · 1997

⭐ 6.5

In & Out

Aldo Hooper · 1997

⭐ 6.5

1996

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade Notable

Self · 1996

⭐ 10.0

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa

Pumbaa (Voice) · 1996

⭐ 6.3

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

Pumbaa (Voice) · 1996

⭐ 6.4

1995

Stand By Me

Pumbaa (voice) · 1995

⭐ 6.2

Roommates

Stash · 1995

⭐ 5.8

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable Notable

Pumba · 1995

⭐ 8.0

1994

Quiz Show Notable

Car Salesman · 1994

⭐ 7.3

The Lion King Notable

Pumbaa (voice) · 1994

⭐ 8.3

1992

Just My Imagination

Arnold Mayer · 1992

⭐ 6.0

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record Notable

Himself / Harry the Horse · 1992

⭐ 8.5

1991

Going Under

The Mole · 1991

⭐ 3.9

1990

Faith

Stanley · 1990

⭐ 4.5

1988

Fright Night Part 2

Dr. Scott Harrison · 1988

⭐ 6.4

1986

Tough Guys

Hotel Clerk · 1986

⭐ 6.0

Frequently appears with

Jennifer Hudson

Self

Nathan Lane

Self

Jeremy Irons

Self

Billy Eichner

Self

Max Charles

Kion (voice)

Joshua Rush

Bunga (voice)

Madison Pettis

Zuri (voice)

Andrew Kishino

Janja (voice)

Full filmography

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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

2025 ⭐ 7.1

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Show of Titles

2021

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Bakery in Brooklyn

2016 ⭐ 5.2

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The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016 ⭐ 6.7

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Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!

2013 ⭐ 6.0

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

2013 ⭐ 5.0

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Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!

2012 ⭐ 5.0

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Listen to Your Heart

2010 ⭐ 7.1

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Waking Sleeping Beauty

2009 ⭐ 7.2

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

2009 ⭐ 5.5

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Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!

2009 ⭐ 5.5

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Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!

2008 ⭐ 5.5

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

2008 ⭐ 5.5

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The Lion King 1½

2004 ⭐ 6.6

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Broadway's Lost Treasures II

2004 ⭐ 8.3

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Behind the Legend: Timon

2004 ⭐ 7.0

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

2001 ⭐ 7.0

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The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998 ⭐ 6.9

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A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas

1997 ⭐ 9.0

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MouseHunt

1997 ⭐ 6.5