Ernie Sabella

September 19, 1949 (age 76) 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.

His titles like The Lion King, The Lion King 1½, and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/22

Weighted avg: 7.32 /10

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The Lion King

1994June 1994 by Roger Allers

Supporting as Pumbaa (voice)

Supporting as Pumbaa (voice)

7.98 Excellent+
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2

The Lion King 1½

2004October 2004 by Bradley Raymond

Starring as Pumbaa (voice)

Starring as Pumbaa (voice)

6.13 Good--
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3

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998October 1998 by Darrell Rooney

Supporting as Pumbaa (voice)

Supporting as Pumbaa (voice)

6.52 Good-
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4

Timon and Pumbaa

1995–1999

Lead role as Pumbaa (voice)

Lead role as Pumbaa (voice)

6.30 Good--
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5

MouseHunt

1997December 1997 by Gore Verbinski

Minor role as Maury

Minor role as Maury

6.08 Okay++
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6

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016January 2016 by Howy Parkins

Minor role as Pumbaa (voice)

Minor role as Pumbaa (voice)

6.27 Good--
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7

Fright Night Part 2

1988April 1988 by Tommy Lee Wallace

Minor role as Dr. Scott Harrison

Minor role as Dr. Scott Harrison

5.96 Okay++
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8

The Out-of-Towners

1999April 1999 by Sam Weisman

Minor role as Getaway Driver

Minor role as Getaway Driver

5.39 Okay-
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9

Bakery in Brooklyn

2016June 2016 by Gustavo Ron

Minor role as Dave

Minor role as Dave

4.98 Mediocre++
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10

Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa

1996May 1996 by Tony Craig

Starring as Pumbaa (Voice)

Starring as Pumbaa (Voice)

5.98 Okay++
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11

Tough Guys

1986October 1986 by Jeff Kanew

Minor role as Hotel Clerk

Minor role as Hotel Clerk

5.63 Okay
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12

Listen to Your Heart

2010August 2010 by Matt Thompson

Supporting as Tony

Supporting as Tony

6.44 Good-
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13

Roommates

1995March 1995 by Peter Yates

Supporting as Stash

Supporting as Stash

5.69 Okay+
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14

The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl

2025February 2025 by Paul Dugdale

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

6.27 Good--
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15

Stand By Me

1995December 1995 by Steve Moore

Lead role as Pumbaa (voice)

Lead role as Pumbaa (voice)

Needs more reviews
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16

Going Under

1991August 1991 by Mark W. Travis

Minor role as The Mole

Minor role as The Mole

5.45 Okay
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17

It's Your Move

1984–1985 by Michael G. Moye

Supporting as Lou Donatelli

Supporting as Lou Donatelli

Needs more reviews
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18

A Fine Romance

1989 by Sally Robinson

Starring as George Shipman

Starring as George Shipman

Needs more reviews
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19

Copacabana

1985December 1985 by Waris Hussein

Supporting as Sam Gropper

Supporting as Sam Gropper

Needs more reviews
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20

Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa

2008–2013 by Douglas Segal

Starring as Pumbaa

Starring as Pumbaa

Needs more reviews
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21

Encore! Encore!

1998–1999 by Chuck Ranberg

Starring as Leo Wodecki

Starring as Leo Wodecki

Needs more reviews
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22

Roxie

1987 by Allan Katz

Starring as Vito Carteri

Starring as Vito Carteri

Needs more reviews