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Ernie Sabella
AKA: Ernest Sabella
Acting
Born: 1949
Westchester, New York, USA
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Biography
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.
Known For
The Lion Guard
Pumbaa (voice)
2016 · US
That's So Raven
Mr. Petracelli
2003 · US
Disney's House of Mouse
Pumbaa (voice)
2001 · US
Ed
Gary Swirdlock
2000 · US
Providence
Lou Keppler
1999 · US
The Practice
Atty. Harland Bassett
1997 · US
Timon and Pumbaa
Pumbaa (voice)
1995 · US
Mad About You
Maurice
1992 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Lion Guard | 2016 | Pumbaa (voice) |
| That's So Raven | 2003 | Mr. Petracelli |
| Disney's House of Mouse | 2001 | Pumbaa (voice) |
| Ed | 2000 | Gary Swirdlock |
| Providence | 1999 | Lou Keppler |
| The Practice | 1997 | Atty. Harland Bassett |
| Timon and Pumbaa | 1995 | Pumbaa (voice) |
| Mad About You | 1992 | Maurice |
| Saved by the Bell | 1989 | Leon Carosi |
| Seinfeld | 1989 | Naked Man |
| A Different World | 1987 | Campus Policeman |
| Sledge Hammer! | 1986 | Al Fresco |
| Perfect Strangers | 1986 | Donald Twinkacetti |
| Hunter | 1984 | Earnie |
| Punky Brewster | 1984 | Contributor |
| Hardcastle and McCormick | 1983 | Clyde Whitley |
| St. Elsewhere | 1982 | Patient |
| Newhart | 1982 | Police Officer |
| Cagney & Lacey | 1982 | Contributor |
| Hill Street Blues | 1981 | Contributor |
| Knots Landing | 1979 | Frank Edmunds |
| The Facts of Life | 1979 | Contributor |
| Alice | 1976 | Contributor |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self (uncredited) |
| The Oscars | 1953 | Self |