Acting credits
77
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
Ernie Sabella
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 39Series: 38
TMDB ID: 69415
IMDb ID: nm0754676
Known for: Acting
Born: September 19, 1949
Age: 76
Place of birth: Westchester, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1953 - 2025
Years active: 73
Average TMDB rating: 6.98
Wikidata: Q451833
Also known as
Ernest 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.
Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Ernie Sabella.
7.2
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
2025 Movie
Show of Titles
as "Man of La Mancha" Performer
2021 Movie
5.2
Bakery in Brooklyn
as Dave
2016 Movie
6.7
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
2016 Movie
4.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2013 Movie
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2013 Movie
4.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2012 Movie
7.1
Listen to Your Heart
as Tony
2010 Movie
7.2
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
2009 Movie
5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2009 Movie
5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2009 Movie
5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2008 Movie
5.0
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
as Pumbaa (voice)
2008 Movie
6.6
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
2004 Movie
8.0
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
2004 Movie
Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice)
2004 Movie
6.9
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice)
2001 Movie
6.9
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
1998 Movie
8.0
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas
as Self
1997 Movie
6.5
MouseHunt
as Maury
1997 Movie
6.5
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
1997 Movie
6.2
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
1997 Movie
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade
as Self
1996 Movie
6.3
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)
1996 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Ernie Sabella.
7.6
The Lion Guard
as Pumbaa (voice) • 2 eps
2016 Series
7.6
The Good Wife
as Murray • 1 eps
2009 Series
5.0
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa • 8 eps
2008 Series
7.2
That's So Raven
as Mr. Petracelli • 2 eps
2003 Series
7.5
Disney's House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice) • 9 eps
2001 Series
7.7
Ed
as Gary Swirdlock • 1 eps
2000 Series
6.5
Providence
as Lou Keppler • 3 eps
1999 Series
7.6
The Practice
as Atty. Harland Bassett • 4 eps
1997 Series
7.3
Timon and Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (voice) • 169 eps
1995 Series
6.7
Mad About You
as Maurice • 1 eps
1992 Series
7.8
Saved by the Bell
as Leon Carosi • 7 eps
1989 Series
8.3
Seinfeld
as Naked Man • 1 eps
1989 Series
8.0
Quantum Leap
as Manny / Sancho Panza • 1 eps
1989 Series
6.7
Coach
as Ernie • 1 eps
1989 Series
5.0
A Fine Romance
as George Shipman • 13 eps
1989 Series
6.4
Murphy Brown
as Julian • 1 eps
1988 Series
7.0
A Different World
as Campus Policeman • 1 eps
1987 Series
5.0
She's the Sheriff
1 eps
1987 Series
7.7
Married... with Children
as Mr. Pond • 1 eps
1987 Series
7.9
Sledge Hammer!
1 eps
1986 Series
6.6
Perfect Strangers
as Donald Twinkacetti • 28 eps
1986 Series
6.8
It's Your Move
as Lou Donatelli • 18 eps
1984 Series
7.1
Hunter
as Earnie • 1 eps
1984 Series
7.3
Punky Brewster
1 eps
1984 Series