Ernie Sabella

September 19, 1949 (age 76) Westchester, New York, USA
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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.

Their titles like The Lion King, The Lion King 1½, and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride - their biggest roles first.
Last updated: June 14, 2026

17 titles
Community avg: 8.61 /10
  • 1
    1
    The Lion King
    1994June 1994 by Roger Allers
    Animation, Family, Drama
    Animation, Family, Drama
    9.19 Masterpiece+
  • 2
    2
    The Lion King 1½
    2004October 2004 by Bradley Raymond
    Adventure, Animation, Comedy
    Adventure, Animation, Comedy
    7.52 Excellent--
  • 3
    3
    The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
    1998October 1998 by Darrell Rooney
    Adventure, Animation, Drama
    Adventure, Animation, Drama
    7.87 Excellent-
  • 4
    4
    Timon and Pumbaa
    1995–1999
    Animation, Comedy, Kids
    Animation, Comedy, Kids
    8.11 Excellent+
  • 5
    5
    MouseHunt
    1997December 1997 by Gore Verbinski
    Comedy, Family
    Comedy, Family
    7.49 Good++
  • 6
    6
    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    2016January 2016 by Howy Parkins
    Family, Animation, Adventure
    Family, Animation, Adventure
    7.64 Excellent--
  • 7
    7
    Fright Night Part 2
    1988April 1988 by Tommy Lee Wallace
    Horror, Comedy
    Horror, Comedy
    7.39 Good++
  • 8
    8
    Bakery in Brooklyn
    2016June 2016 by Gustavo Ron
    Comedy, Romance
    Comedy, Romance
    6.60 Good--
  • 9
    9
    Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
    1996May 1996 by Bobs Gannaway
    Animation, Family, Comedy
    Animation, Family, Comedy
    7.60 Excellent--
  • 10
    10
    Tough Guys
    1986October 1986 by Jeff Kanew
    Comedy, Crime
    Comedy, Crime
    7.18 Good+
  • 11
    11
    Roommates
    1995March 1995 by Peter Yates
    Drama, Comedy
    Drama, Comedy
    7.46 Good++
  • 12
    12
    The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
    2025February 2025 by Paul Dugdale
    Documentary, Music
    Documentary, Music
    7.93 Excellent
  • 13
    13
    It's Your Move
    1984–1985 by Michael G. Moye
    Comedy
    Comedy
    7.90 Excellent-
  • 14
    14
    A Fine Romance
    1989 by Sally Robinson
    Mystery, Comedy, Drama
    Mystery, Comedy, Drama
    Needs more reviews
  • 15
    15
    Copacabana
    1985December 1985 by Waris Hussein
    Comedy, Music, Romance
    Comedy, Music, Romance
    7.90 Excellent-
  • 16
    16
    Encore! Encore!
    1998–1999 by Chuck Ranberg
    Comedy
    Comedy
    Needs more reviews
  • 17
    17
    Show of Titles
    2021June 2021 by Lonny Price
    Music, Comedy, History
    Music, Comedy, History
    Needs more reviews