Acting

Ernie Sabella

Born 1949-09-19 · Westchester, New York, USA28 series56 films

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.

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Acting

2016The Lion GuardPumbaa (voice)2 ep.
2008Wild About Safety with Timon & PumbaaPumbaa8 ep.
2003That's So RavenMr. Petracelli2 ep.
2001Disney's House of MousePumbaa (voice)10 ep.
2000EdGary Swirdlock1 ep.
1999ProvidenceLou Keppler3 ep.
1998Encore! Encore!Leo Wodecki13 ep.
1997The PracticeHarland Bassett4 ep.
1995Timon and PumbaaPumbaa (voice)169 ep.
1989Saved by the BellLeon Carosi7 ep.
1989A Fine RomanceGeorge Shipman13 ep.
1987A Different WorldCampus Policeman1 ep.
1987She's the Sheriff2 ep.
1987RoxieVito Carteri6 ep.
1986Sledge Hammer!Al Fresco1 ep.
1986Perfect StrangersDonald Twinkacetti28 ep.
1984It's Your MoveLou Donatelli18 ep.
1984Punky Brewster1 ep.
1983Hardcastle and McCormickClyde Whitley1 ep.
1982The New Odd CouplePoliceman1 ep.
1982NewhartEd Halstead3 ep.
1982CheersStan2 ep.
1982Cagney & Lacey1 ep.
1981Hill Street Blues4 ep.
1979The Facts of Life1 ep.
1979Broadway on ShowtimeBig Harp1 ep.
1978Diff'rent Strokes1 ep.
1976Alice1 ep.

Guest appearances

2016The Lion GuardPumbaa (voice)2 ep.
2014The Good WifeMurray1 ep.
2003That's So RavenMr. Petracelli2 ep.
2001Disney's House of MousePumbaa (voice)10 ep.
1999The PracticeHarland Bassett4 ep.
2001EdGary Swirdlock1 ep.
2000ProvidenceLou Keppler3 ep.
1997Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)1 ep.
1994Mad About YouMaurice1 ep.
1991Saved by the BellLeon Carosi7 ep.
1992A Different WorldCampus Policeman1 ep.
1992SeinfeldNaked Man1 ep.
1991Murphy BrownJulian1 ep.
1990CoachErnie1 ep.
1989Quantum LeapManny / Sancho Panza1 ep.
1988Sledge Hammer!Al Fresco1 ep.
1987She's the SheriffDickie Dinsmore2 ep.
1987HunterEarnie1 ep.
1987Married... with ChildrenMr. Pond1 ep.
1983Hill Street BluesPaulie4 ep.
1985CheersStan2 ep.
1985Hardcastle and McCormickClyde Whitley1 ep.
1985Diff'rent Strokes1 ep.
1984Punky Brewster1 ep.
1984Cagney & Lacey1 ep.
1984The Facts of Life1 ep.
1983Knots LandingFrank Edmunds2 ep.
1984Alice1 ep.
1983NewhartEd Halstead, Police Officer3 ep.
1983The New Odd CouplePoliceman1 ep.
1982St. ElsewherePatient1 ep.
1980Broadway on ShowtimeBig Harp1 ep.

Also known as: Ernest Sabella