Sep 19, 1949 - Westchester, New York, USA
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.
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| Movie | 1990 | Faith | Stanley | |
| Movie | 2004 | The Lion King 1½ | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 1994 | Quiz Show | Car Salesman | |
| Movie | 1994 | The Lion King | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 1998 | The Lion King II: Simba's Pride | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 1995 | Stand By Me | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 1997 | On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa | Pumbaa (Voice) | |
| Movie | 1996 | Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa | Pumbaa (Voice) | |
| Movie | 2003 | Timon & Pumba's Virtual Safari | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2004 | Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0 | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2004 | Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5 | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2009 | Waking Sleeping Beauty | Self (archive footage) | |
| Movie | 1995 | Roommates | Stash | |
| Movie | 1996 | Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa | Pumbaa (Voice) | |
| Movie | 2016 | The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 1997 | MouseHunt | Maury | |
| Movie | 2004 | Behind the Legend: Timon | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2025 | The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl | Self | |
| Movie | 2016 | Bakery in Brooklyn | Dave | |
| Movie | 1992 | Just My Imagination | Arnold Mayer | |
| Movie | 2008 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2008 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home! | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2012 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2009 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green! | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2009 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water! | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2013 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real! | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2013 | Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go! | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| Movie | 2010 | Listen to Your Heart | Tony | |
| Movie | 1988 | Fright Night Part 2 | Dr. Scott Harrison | |
| Movie | 1985 | Copacabana | Sam Gropper | |
| Movie | 1992 | Guys and Dolls: Off the Record | Himself / Harry the Horse | |
| Movie | 2004 | Broadway's Lost Treasures II | Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls") | |
| Movie | 1997 | In & Out | Aldo Hooper | |
| Movie | 1980 | Little Johnny Jones | Sing Song | |
| Movie | 1991 | Going Under | The Mole | |
| Movie | 1986 | Tough Guys | Hotel Clerk | |
| Movie | 1980 | The Robber Bridegroom | Big Harp | |
| Movie | 2021 | Show of Titles | "Man of La Mancha" Performer | |
| Movie | 2001 | Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse | Pumbaa (voice) | |
| TV Show | 1987 | A Different World | Campus Policeman | 1 |
| TV Show | 1976 | Alice | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1982 | Cheers | Stan | 2 |
| TV Show | 1986 | Sledge Hammer! | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1989 | Seinfeld | Naked Man | 1 |
| TV Show | 1986 | Perfect Strangers | Donald Twinkacetti | 28 |
| TV Show | 1979 | The Facts of Life | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1999 | Providence | Lou Keppler | 3 |
| TV Show | 2000 | Ed | Gary Swirdlock | 1 |
| TV Show | 1978 | Diff'rent Strokes | 1 | |
| TV Show | 2001 | Disney's House of Mouse | Pumbaa (voice) | 9 |
| TV Show | 2001 | Disney's House of Mouse | Pumbaa | 0 |
| TV Show | 1984 | Punky Brewster | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1981 | Hill Street Blues | 3 | |
| TV Show | 1979 | Knots Landing | Frank Edmunds | 2 |
| TV Show | 1982 | Newhart | 2 | |
| TV Show | 1997 | The Practice | Atty. Harland Bassett | 4 |
| TV Show | 1982 | Cagney & Lacey | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1995 | Timon and Pumbaa | Pumbaa (voice) | 169 |
| TV Show | 1984 | Hunter | Earnie | 1 |
| TV Show | 1998 | Encore! Encore! | 13 | |
| TV Show | 1984 | It's Your Move | Lou Donatelli | 18 |
| TV Show | 1989 | Saved by the Bell | Leon Carosi | 7 |
| TV Show | 1989 | A Fine Romance | George Shipman | 13 |
| TV Show | 1987 | Roxie | Vito Carteri | 6 |
| TV Show | 1953 | The Oscars | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1992 | Mad About You | Maurice | 1 |
| TV Show | 2008 | Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa | Pumbaa | 8 |
| TV Show | 1989 | Quantum Leap | Manny / Sancho Panza | 1 |
| TV Show | 1987 | Married... with Children | Mr. Pond | 1 |
| TV Show | 1979 | Broadway on Showtime | Big Harp | 1 |
| TV Show | 1981 | Hill Street Blues | Paulie | 1 |
| TV Show | 2003 | That's So Raven | Mr. Petracelli | 2 |
| TV Show | 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Cameo (uncredited) | 1 |
| TV Show | 1988 | Murphy Brown | Julian | 1 |
| TV Show | 1989 | Coach | Ernie | 1 |
| TV Show | 2009 | The Good Wife | Murray | 1 |
| TV Show | 1982 | The New Odd Couple | Policeman | 1 |
| TV Show | 1983 | Hardcastle and McCormick | Clyde Whitley | 1 |
| TV Show | 1982 | St. Elsewhere | Patient | 1 |
No crew credits available.
