Ernie Sabella
Known for

Acting

Credits

77

Gender

Man

Birthday

19 Sept 1949 (75)

Place of birth

Westchester, New York, USA

Also known as
Ernest Sabella

Ernie Sabella

Biography

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
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
The Lion King at the Hollywood BowlSelf
2016Bakery in BrooklynDave
2015The Lion Guard: Return of the RoarPumbaa (voice)
2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!Pumbaa (voice)
2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!Pumbaa (voice)
2012Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!Pumbaa (voice)
2010Listen to Your HeartTony
2009The Good WifeMurray
2009Waking Sleeping BeautySelf (archive footage)
2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!Pumbaa (voice)
2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!Pumbaa (voice)
2008Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!Pumbaa (voice)
2008Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!Pumbaa (voice)
2008Wild About Safety with Timon & PumbaaPumbaa
2004The Lion King 1½Pumbaa (voice)
2004Broadway's Lost Treasures IIHarry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
2004Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0Pumbaa (voice)
2004Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5Pumbaa (voice)
2004Behind the Legend: TimonPumbaa (voice)
2003That's So RavenMr. Petracelli
2003Timon & Pumba's Virtual SafariPumbaa (voice)
2001Disney's House of MousePumbaa (voice)
2001Disney's House of MousePumbaa
2000EdGary Swirdlock
1999ProvidenceLou Keppler
1998The Lion King II: Simba's PridePumbaa (voice)
1998Encore! Encore!
1997MouseHuntMaury, the Cat Care Society Owner
1997In & OutAldo Hooper
1997The PracticeAtty. Harland Bassett
1997On Holiday With Timon & PumbaaPumbaa (Voice)
1996Around the World With Timon & PumbaaPumbaa (Voice)
1996Dining Out with Timon & PumbaaPumbaa (Voice)
1995Timon and PumbaaPumbaa (voice)
1995RoommatesStash
1995Circle of Life: An Environmental FablePumbaa (voice)
1995Stand By MePumbaa (voice)
1994The Lion KingPumbaa (voice)
1994Quiz ShowCar Salesman
1992Mad About YouMaurice
1992Guys and Dolls: Off the RecordHimself / Harry the Horse
1992Just My ImaginationArnold Mayer
1991Going UnderThe Mole
1990FaithStanley
1989SeinfeldNaked Man
1989Quantum LeapManny / Sancho Panza
1989Saved by the BellLeon Carosi
1989CoachErnie
1989A Fine RomanceGeorge Shipman
1988Fright Night Part 2Dr. Scott Harrison
1988Murphy BrownJulian
1987Married... with ChildrenMr. Pond
1987A Different WorldCampus Policeman
1987Roxie
1986Sledge Hammer!
1986Tough GuysHotel Clerk
1986Perfect StrangersDonald Twinkacetti
1985CopacabanaSam Gropper
1984HunterEarnie
1984Punky Brewster
1984It's Your MoveLou Donatelli
1982CheersStan
1982St. Elsewhere
1982Cagney & Lacey
1982Newhart
1982The New Odd CouplePoliceman
1981Hill Street Blues
1981Hill Street BluesPaulie
1980Little Johnny JonesSing Song
1980The Robber BridegroomBig Harp
1979The Facts of Life
1979Knots LandingFrank Edmunds
1979Broadway on ShowtimeBig Harp
1978Diff'rent Strokes
1976Alice
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)
1953The OscarsSelf