
Acting
Born September 19, 1949 · Westchester, New York, USA
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.

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025

Show of Titles
2021

Bakery in Brooklyn
2016

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016

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

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

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

Listen to Your Heart
2010

Waking Sleeping Beauty
2009

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

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

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

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

The Lion King 1½
2004

Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
2004

Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
2003

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

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998

A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
1997

MouseHunt
1997

In & Out
1997

On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
1996

Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996

Stand By Me
1995

Roommates
1995

Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
1995

Quiz Show
1994

The Lion King
1994

Just My Imagination
1992

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
1992

Going Under
1991

Faith
1990

Fright Night Part 2
1988

Tough Guys
1986

Copacabana
1985

Little Johnny Jones
1980

The Robber Bridegroom
1980