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Ernie Sabella

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2.4 Popularity Sep 19, 1949 (75 years old) Westchester, New York, USA

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.

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Known For

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975 as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
1989 as Naked Man
The Good Wife
The Good Wife
2009 as Murray
Cheers
Cheers
1982 as Stan
The Practice
The Practice
1997 as Atty. Harland Bassett
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
1981
The Lion King
The Lion King
1994 as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998 as Pumbaa (voice)

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.

Filmography 79

2025
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl Movie

as Self

2021
Show of Titles Movie

as "Man of La Mancha" Performer

2016
Bakery in Brooklyn Movie

as Dave

2016
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2010
Listen to Your Heart Movie

as Tony

2009
The Good Wife TV

as Murray

2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2008
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa TV

as Pumbaa

2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2004
The Lion King 1½ Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2004
Broadway's Lost Treasures II Movie

as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")

2004
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

2004
Behind the Legend: Timon Movie

as Pumbaa (voice)

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday September 19, 1949 (75 years old)
Place of Birth Westchester, New York, USA
Also Known As Ernest Sabella
Years Active 1953 - 2025
Popularity 2.4
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Career Stats
79 Total Credits
39 Movie Roles
40 TV Roles
1 Photos