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.
Filmography40 titles
The Lion King
Seinfeld
Quantum Leap
Sledge Hammer!
Saved by the Bell
The Practice
Married... with Children
The Lion Guard
The Good Wife
Cheers
Hill Street Blues
That's So Raven
Quiz Show
Punky Brewster
Waking Sleeping Beauty
Timon and Pumbaa
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
Listen to Your Heart
Hunter
The Facts of Life
Diff'rent Strokes
Alice
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
A Different World
Cagney & Lacey
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Knots Landing
Saturday Night Live
Mad About You
Coach
Perfect Strangers
The Lion King 1½
In & Out
Mousehunt
Hardcastle and McCormick
Murphy Brown
Tough Guys
Roommates
St. Elsewhere
Bakery in Brooklyn