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 for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.
Acting
Movie
The Lion King
as Pumbaa (voice)
1994
Movie
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
1998
Movie
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
2004
TV
Seinfeld
as Naked Man
1989
Movie
MouseHunt
as Maury
1997
Movie
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
2016
TV
Married... with Children
as Mr. Pond
1987
Movie
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
1994
TV
Quantum Leap
as Manny / Sancho Panza
1989
Movie
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
1997
TV
Saved by the Bell
as Leon Carosi
1989
TV
The Good Wife
as Murray
2009
TV
Cheers
as Stan
1982
TV
Timon and Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (voice)
1995
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
1975
Movie
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison
1988
TV
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Movie
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
as Pumbaa (voice)
2001
TV
That's So Raven
as Mr. Petracelli
2003
TV
The Lion Guard
as Pumbaa (voice)
2016
TV
Mad About You
as Maurice
1992
TV
Sledge Hammer!
as Al Fresco
1986
Movie
Bakery in Brooklyn
as Dave
2016
Movie
Tough Guys
as Hotel Clerk
1986