Ernie Sabella
Actor
77 years (Sep 19, 1949)Westchester, New York, USA
Ernie Sabella is a screen veteran of the old school who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. Viewers may also know him from 'The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'. Careers that pass the 46-year mark are a small club. 'The Lion King' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
Ernie Sabella
Actor
Ernie Sabella is a screen veteran of the old school who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. Viewers may also know him from 'The Lion King II: Simba's Pride'. Careers that pass the 46-year mark are a small club. 'The Lion King' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
31 Movies
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King
1994
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
2004
Plays Car Salesman
Quiz Show
1994
Plays Maury
MouseHunt
1997
Plays Dr. Scott Harrison
Fright Night Part 2
1988
Plays Aldo Hooper
In & Out
1997
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
2001
Plays Getaway Driver
The Out-of-Towners
1999
Plays Stash
Roommates
1995
Plays Ballistics Expert
City Heat
1984
Plays Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Plays Pumbaa (Voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
1996
Plays Dave
Bakery in Brooklyn
2016
Plays Tony
Listen to Your Heart
2010
Plays Hotel Clerk
Tough Guys
1986
Plays Pumbaa (Voice)
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
1997
Plays The Mole
Going Under
1991
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
2004
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
2008
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
2012
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
2009
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Stand By Me
1995
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
2009
30 TV Shows
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Timon and Pumbaa
1995
Plays Donald Twinkacetti
Perfect Strangers
1986
Plays Lou Donatelli
It's Your Move
1984
Plays George Shipman
A Fine Romance
1989
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Plays Pumbaa
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
2008
Plays Leon Carosi
Saved by the Bell
1989
Plays Paulie
Hill Street Blues
1981
Plays Harland Bassett
The Practice
1997
Plays Police Officer
Newhart
1982
Plays Lou Keppler
Providence
1999
Plays Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion Guard
2016
Plays Dickie Dinsmore
She's the Sheriff
1987
Plays Mr. Petracelli
That's So Raven
2003
Plays Stan
Cheers
1982
Plays Gary Swirdlock
Ed
2000
Plays Big Harp
Broadway on Showtime
1979
Plays Al Fresco
Sledge Hammer!
1986
Plays Policeman
The New Odd Couple
1982
Plays Campus Policeman
A Different World
1987
Plays Naked Man
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Earnie
Hunter
1984
Plays Maurice
Mad About You
1992
Plays Manny / Sancho Panza
Quantum Leap
1989
Plays Mr. Pond
Married... with Children
1987
Plays Julian
Murphy Brown
1988
Plays Ernie
Coach
1989
Plays Murray
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Clyde Whitley
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Plays Patient
St. Elsewhere
1982
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Bakery in Brooklyn
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Bakery in Brooklyn
Dave
2016
The Lion Guard
Pumbaa (voice)
2016Season 1
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!
Pumbaa (voice)
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!
Pumbaa (voice)
2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
Pumbaa (voice)
2012
Listen to Your Heart
Tony
2010
The Good Wife
Murray · 1 episode
2009–
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
Pumbaa (voice)
2009
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ernie Sabella and where are they from?
Ernie Sabella is 77 years old, born on September 19, 1949 in Westchester, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Ernie Sabella?
Ernie Sabella is best known for roles in The Lion King, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Lion King 1½.
How many movies has Ernie Sabella been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Ernie Sabella has appeared in 31 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Ernie Sabella's first movie?
The career of Ernie Sabella began with The Robber Bridegroom (1980).
What is Ernie Sabella's most recent movie or series?
Ernie Sabella's most recent release is The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl, which premiered on February 6, 2025.
What TV shows has Ernie Sabella appeared in?
On television, Ernie Sabella has appeared in Seinfeld, Married... with Children, Quantum Leap, Saved by the Bell.
Ernie Sabella
1949-09-19 · Westchester, New York, USA
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.