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
The Lion King
(1994)
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
(1998)
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
(2004)
Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt
(1997)
Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
(2015)
Pumbaa (voice)
In & Out
(1997)
Aldo Hooper
Fright Night Part 2
(1988)
Dr. Scott Harrison
Waking Sleeping Beauty
(2009)
Self (archive footage)
Quiz Show
(1994)
Car Salesman
Tough Guys
(1986)
Hotel Clerk
Bakery in Brooklyn
(2016)
Dave
Copacabana
(1985)
Sam Gropper
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
(1996)
Pumbaa (Voice)
Full Filmography
Acting
Little Johnny Jones
(1980)
Sing Song
The Robber Bridegroom
(1980)
Big Harp
Copacabana
(1985)
Sam Gropper
Tough Guys
(1986)
Hotel Clerk
Fright Night Part 2
(1988)
Dr. Scott Harrison
Faith
(1990)
Stanley
Going Under
(1991)
The Mole
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
(1992)
Himself / Harry the Horse
Quiz Show
(1994)
Car Salesman
The Lion King
(1994)
Pumbaa (voice)
Roommates
(1995)
Stash
Stand By Me
(1995)
Pumbaa (voice)
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
(1995)
Pumbaa (voice)
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
(1996)
Pumbaa (Voice)
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
(1996)
Pumbaa (Voice)
MouseHunt
(1997)
Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
(1997)
Pumbaa (Voice)
In & Out
(1997)
Aldo Hooper
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
(1998)
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
(2003)
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
(2004)
Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
(2004)
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
(2004)
Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
(2004)
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5
(2004)
Pumbaa (voice)
Waking Sleeping Beauty
(2009)
Self (archive footage)
Listen to Your Heart
(2010)
Tony
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
(2015)
Pumbaa (voice)
Bakery in Brooklyn
(2016)
Dave