Acting
Ernie Sabella
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 fo...
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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.
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The Lion King1994 · Pumbaa (voice)4.1ActuallyLike
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride1998 · Pumbaa (voice)3.5ActuallyLike
The Lion King 1½2004 · Pumbaa (voice)3.3ActuallyLike
MouseHunt1997 · Maury3.3ActuallyLike
Quiz Show1994 · Car Salesman3.6ActuallyLike
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar2016 · Pumbaa (voice)3.4ActuallyLike
In & Out1997 · Aldo Hooper3.2ActuallyLike
Fright Night Part 21988 · Dr. Scott Harrison3.2Catalog
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Cast credits
The Lion King1994 · Pumbaa (voice)4.1ActuallyLikeThe Lion King II: Simba's Pride1998 · Pumbaa (voice)3.5ActuallyLikeThe Lion King 1½2004 · Pumbaa (voice)3.3ActuallyLikeMouseHunt1997 · Maury3.3ActuallyLikeQuiz Show1994 · Car Salesman3.6ActuallyLikeThe Lion Guard: Return of the Roar2016 · Pumbaa (voice)3.4ActuallyLikeIn & Out1997 · Aldo Hooper3.2ActuallyLikeFright Night Part 21988 · Dr. Scott Harrison3.2
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse2001 · Pumbaa (voice)3.5
The Out-of-Towners1999 · Getaway Driver2.9
Waking Sleeping Beauty2009 · Self (archive footage)3.6
City Heat1984 · Ballistics Expert2.8
Tough Guys1986 · Hotel Clerk3.0
Listen to Your Heart2010 · Tony3.5
Bakery in Brooklyn2016 · Dave2.6
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl2025 · Self3.6
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa1996 · Pumbaa (Voice)3.2
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa1996 · Pumbaa (Voice)3.1