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)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
(2015)
Pumbaa (voice)
MouseHunt
(1997)
Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner
In & Out
(1997)
Aldo Hooper
Fright Night Part 2
(1988)
Dr. Scott Harrison
Tough Guys
(1986)
Hotel Clerk
Quiz Show
(1994)
Car Salesman
Waking Sleeping Beauty
(2009)
Self (archive footage)
Bakery in Brooklyn
(2016)
Dave
Roommates
(1995)
Stash
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
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
(1995)
Pumbaa (voice)
Stand By Me
(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
In & Out
(1997)
Aldo Hooper
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
(1997)
Pumbaa (Voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
(1998)
Pumbaa (voice)
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari
(2003)
Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
(2004)
Pumbaa (voice)
Behind the Legend: Timon
(2004)
Pumbaa (voice)
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
(2004)
Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0
(2004)
Pumbaa (voice)
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