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Birthday: Sep 19, 1949
Place of Birth: Westchester, New York, USA

Ernie Sabella

Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and voice actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise. He is also known for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.

Filmography
Movie Cast Year
Faith Stanley 1990
The Lion King 1½ Pumbaa (voice) 2004
Quiz Show Car Salesman 1994
The Lion King Pumbaa (voice) 1994
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Pumbaa (voice) 1998
Stand By Me Pumbaa (voice) 1995
On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa Pumbaa (Voice) 1997
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa Pumbaa (Voice) 1996
Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari Pumbaa (voice) 2003
Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 Pumbaa (voice) 2004
Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 Pumbaa (voice) 2004
Waking Sleeping Beauty Self (archive footage) 2009
Roommates Stash 1995
Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa Pumbaa (Voice) 1996
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar Pumbaa (voice) 2015
MouseHunt Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner 1997
Behind the Legend: Timon Pumbaa (voice) 2004
Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable Pumbaa (voice) 1995
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl Self 1970
Bakery in Brooklyn Dave 2016
Just My Imagination Arnold Mayer 1992
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! Pumbaa (voice) 2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! Pumbaa (voice) 2008
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! Pumbaa (voice) 2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! Pumbaa (voice) 2012
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! Pumbaa (voice) 2013
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! Pumbaa (voice) 2009
Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! Pumbaa (voice) 2013
Listen to Your Heart Tony 2010
Fright Night Part 2 Dr. Scott Harrison 1988
Copacabana Sam Gropper 1985
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record Himself / Harry the Horse 1992
Broadway's Lost Treasures II Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls") 2004
In & Out Aldo Hooper 1997
Little Johnny Jones Sing Song 1980
Going Under The Mole 1991
Tough Guys Hotel Clerk 1986
The Robber Bridegroom Big Harp 1980
Series Cast Year
St. Elsewhere 1982
A Different World Campus Policeman 1987
Alice 1976
Cheers Stan 1982
Sledge Hammer! 1986
Seinfeld Naked Man 1989
Perfect Strangers Donald Twinkacetti 1986
The Facts of Life 1979
Providence Lou Keppler 1999
Ed Gary Swirdlock 2000
Diff'rent Strokes 1978
Disney's House of Mouse Pumbaa (voice) 2001
Disney's House of Mouse Pumbaa 2001
Punky Brewster 1984
Hill Street Blues 1981
Knots Landing Frank Edmunds 1979
Newhart 1982
The Practice Atty. Harland Bassett 1997
Cagney & Lacey 1982
Timon and Pumbaa Pumbaa (voice) 1995
Hunter Earnie 1984
Encore! Encore! 1998
It's Your Move Lou Donatelli 1984
Saved by the Bell Leon Carosi 1989
A Fine Romance George Shipman 1989
Roxie 1987
The Oscars Self 1953
Mad About You Maurice 1992
Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa Pumbaa 2008
Quantum Leap Manny / Sancho Panza 1989
Married... with Children Mr. Pond 1987
Broadway on Showtime Big Harp 1979
Hill Street Blues Paulie 1981
That's So Raven Mr. Petracelli 2003
Saturday Night Live Self - Cameo (uncredited) 1975
Murphy Brown Julian 1988
Coach Ernie 1989
The Good Wife Murray 2009
The New Odd Couple Policeman 1982
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