Biography
Ernie Sabella
Acting
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. In total, there are 84 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Ernie Sabella's complete filmography — 44 films and 4…
Career works
84
Movies
44
Series
40
Career average
6.8/10
Birth date
09/19/1949
Place of birth
Westchester, New York, USA
Filmography highlights
Movies
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
2025 · 7.3
Show of Titles
2021
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016 · 5.2
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
2016 · 6.7
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
2013 · 5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
2013 · 6.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012 · 4.7
Listen to Your Heart
2010 · 7.1
Waking Sleeping Beauty
2010 · 7.2
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009 · 5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009 · 5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008 · 5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
2008 · 5.5
The Lion King 1½
2004 · 6.6
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
2004 · 8.2
Series
The Lion Guard
2016 · 7.7
The Good Wife
2009 · 7.6
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008 · 5.5
That's So Raven
2003 · 7.2
Disney's House of Mouse
2001 · 7.7
Ed
2000 · 7.7
Providence
1999 · 6.7
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Encore! Encore!
1998 · 8.0
The Practice
1997 · 7.6
Timon and Pumbaa
1995 · 7.3
Mad About You
1992 · 6.8
Saved by the Bell
1989 · 7.8
Seinfeld
1989 · 8.2
Quantum Leap
1989 · 8.0
Coach
1989 · 6.7