Ernie Sabella
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
September 19, 1949Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
29Place of birth
Westchester, New York, USAAlso known as
Ernest Sabella![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/dBit6gkZfxXqdxO0Ic8CsnLpxyQ.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sVJME5R1NmTXtbdnAxYPx7Xa7kr.jpg)
The Lion King 1½
Pumbaa (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/yoGJo1h3Hl2exXPVcG9UXWDENtX.jpg)
Quiz Show
Car Salesman![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sKCr78MXSLixwmZ8DyJLrpMsd15.jpg)
The Lion King
Pumbaa (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sWR1x6UCMCGN9xEf8RGhPS934X0.jpg)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
Pumbaa (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sNSwgnb81gfbki5ohGb766zvGQX.jpg)
Roommates
Stash![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/bzoM5t4E4fn1KF2r4rQpNTwTlVV.jpg)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
Pumbaa (Voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/aqBPrWOzXEO3rWEk3DYTHBjXNZb.jpg)
MouseHunt
Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/duqg6CiSik02nSXjiQHo8TcwY4b.jpg)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Pumbaa (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/huuP0OUuJQt3StOnNyYCEtnFVPH.jpg)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
Pumbaa (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/JMQhYg65RQkpZhjeL4tPJVhIQ.jpg)
Bakery in Brooklyn
Dave![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1MATgoCyJKbnUM06dYPQ2fOGeoI.jpg)
Listen to Your Heart
Tony![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/gsYuT5o9ORqKqmct1xgKfb8dLH9.jpg)
Fright Night Part 2
Dr. Scott Harrison![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/amExlScjo2YHpb13vZm3v9hNOcr.jpg)
Copacabana
Sam Gropper![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/bnOjLuF82PpbbSblP2XcoH9J6UK.jpg)
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
Himself / Harry the Horse![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kdbguuwkXiPcYzdzJkKGT5CUvwN.jpg)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/jUTQp6cPgfOX4St2WfaeUvxZCts.jpg)
In & Out
Aldo Hooper![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/cPy2cP5VMUlwUNAstPAhxiEVeip.jpg)
Little Johnny Jones
Sing Song![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/439SBxDGNledvQp3Bo75qt34PB3.jpg)
Going Under
The Mole![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/eDp0MPUSCeXrIziaZC65iUHISLs.jpg)
Tough Guys
Hotel Clerk![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/h9S7SZhCNufUuawpqre3zTMRGSp.jpg)
The Robber Bridegroom
Big Harp