Ernie Sabella movies and series

September 19, 1949 (age 77) 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.

His titles like The Lion King, The Lion King 1½, and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride - his biggest roles first. Last updated: October 1, 2026

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    The Lion King
    1994June 1994 by Roger Allers
    Supporting as Pumbaa (voice)
    Supporting as Pumbaa (voice)
    7.96 Excellent+ 20.2k ratings
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    The Lion King 1½
    2004October 2004 by Bradley Raymond
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    6.13 Good-- 3,219 ratings
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    The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
    1998October 1998 by Darrell Rooney
    Supporting as Pumbaa (voice)
    Supporting as Pumbaa (voice)
    6.50 Good- 4,766 ratings
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    Timon and Pumbaa
    1995–1999
    Lead role as Pumbaa (voice)
    Lead role as Pumbaa (voice)
    6.38 Good- 669 ratings
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    MouseHunt
    1997December 1997 by Gore Verbinski
    Minor role as Maury
    Minor role as Maury
    6.09 Okay++ 1,415 ratings
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    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    2016January 2016 by Howy Parkins
    Minor role as Pumbaa (voice)
    Minor role as Pumbaa (voice)
    6.24 Good-- 1,225 ratings
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    In & Out
    1997September 1997 by Frank Oz
    Minor role as Aldo Hooper
    Minor role as Aldo Hooper
    6.01 Okay++ 777 ratings
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    Fright Night Part 2
    1988April 1988 by Tommy Lee Wallace
    Minor role as Dr. Scott Harrison
    Minor role as Dr. Scott Harrison
    6.01 Okay++ 472 ratings
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    The Out-of-Towners
    1999April 1999 by Sam Weisman
    Minor role as Getaway Driver
    Minor role as Getaway Driver
    5.66 Okay 266 ratings
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    Bakery in Brooklyn
    2016June 2016 by Gustavo Ron
    Minor role as Dave
    Minor role as Dave
    5.52 Okay 155 ratings
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    Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
    1996May 1996 by Tony Craig
    Starring as Pumbaa (Voice)
    Starring as Pumbaa (Voice)
    6.05 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Tough Guys
    1986October 1986 by Jeff Kanew
    Minor role as Hotel Clerk
    Minor role as Hotel Clerk
    5.85 Okay+ 155 ratings
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    Listen to Your Heart
    2010August 2010 by Matt Thompson
    Supporting as Tony
    Supporting as Tony
    6.23 Good-- <100 ratings
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    Roommates
    1995March 1995 by Peter Yates
    Supporting as Stash
    Supporting as Stash
    5.97 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
    2025February 2025 by Paul Dugdale
    Supporting as Self
    Supporting as Self
    6.14 Good-- <100 ratings
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    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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    Going Under
    1991August 1991 by Mark W. Travis
    Minor role as The Mole
    Minor role as The Mole
    5.93 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!
    2008January 2008 by Dave Bossert
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Needs more reviews
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    Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!
    2009February 2009 by Dave Bossert
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Needs more reviews
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    Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!
    2009April 2009 by Dave Bossert
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Needs more reviews
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    Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
    2012January 2012 by Dave Bossert
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Needs more reviews
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    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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    Behind the Legend: Timon
    2004February 2004
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Starring as Pumbaa (voice)
    Needs more reviews
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    A Fine Romance
    1989 by Sally Robinson
    Starring as George Shipman
    Starring as George Shipman
    Needs more reviews
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    Copacabana
    1985December 1985 by Waris Hussein
    Supporting as Sam Gropper
    Supporting as Sam Gropper
    Needs more reviews
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    Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa
    2008–2013 by Douglas Segal
    Starring as Pumbaa
    Starring as Pumbaa
    Needs more reviews
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    Encore! Encore!
    1998–1999 by Chuck Ranberg
    Starring as Leo Wodecki
    Starring as Leo Wodecki
    Needs more reviews
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    Roxie
    1987 by Allan Katz
    Starring as Vito Carteri
    Starring as Vito Carteri
    Needs more reviews
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    Just My Imagination
    1992December 1992 by Jonathan Sanger
    Minor role as Arnold Mayer
    Minor role as Arnold Mayer
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
Nathan Lane 8 titles
Matthew Broderick 3 titles
Corey Burton 3 titles
Robert Guillaume 4 titles
Jim Cummings 4 titles
Moira Kelly 3 titles
Julie Kavner 2 titles
Jeff Bennett 3 titles
Jerry Stiller 2 titles
Andrea Martin 1 title
Jeremy Irons 2 titles
Jennifer Hudson 1 title
Jason Bateman 1 title
James Earl Jones 3 titles
Glenne Headly 1 title
Whoopi Goldberg 2 titles
Peter Falk 1 title
Cheech Marin 2 titles
Madison Pettis 1 title
Billy Eichner 1 title
Andy Dick 1 title
Joan Plowright 1 title
Bill Farmer 1 title
Lee Evans 1 title