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.

Known for

★8.3

The Lion King

1994

★6.9

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998

★6.6

The Lion King 1½

2004

★8.2

Seinfeld

1989

★6.5

MouseHunt

1997

★7.7

Married... with Children

1987

★6.7

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016

★7.2

Quiz Show

1994

★8.0

Quantum Leap

1989

★6.5

In & Out

1997

★7.8

Saved by the Bell

1989

★7.6

Cheers

1982

★7.6

The Good Wife

2009

★7.3

Timon and Pumbaa

1995

★6.4

Fright Night Part 2

1988

★7.1

Diff'rent Strokes

1978

★7.2

That's So Raven

2003

★7.0

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

2001

★7.7

The Lion Guard

2016

★6.8

Mad About You

1992

★5.8

The Out-of-Towners

1999

★5.5

City Heat

1984

★8.0

Sledge Hammer!

1986

★5.2

Bakery in Brooklyn

2016