Ernie Sabella

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1949-09-19 (76 years old)

Place of Birth

Westchester, New York, USA

Ernie Sabella

Biography

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.

Acting

1990

Faith

as Stanley

2004

The Lion King 1½

as Pumbaa (voice)

1994

Quiz Show

as Car Salesman

1994

The Lion King

as Pumbaa (voice)

1998

1995

Stand By Me

as Pumbaa (voice)

1997

2003

2009

Waking Sleeping Beauty

as Self (archive footage)

1995

Roommates

as Stash

1996

1997

MouseHunt

as Maury

2004

Behind the Legend: Timon

as Pumbaa (voice)

1992

Just My Imagination

as Arnold Mayer

1988

Fright Night Part 2

as Dr. Scott Harrison

1985

Copacabana

as Sam Gropper

1992

Guys and Dolls: Off the Record

as Himself / Harry the Horse

2004

Broadway's Lost Treasures II

as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")

1997

In & Out

as Aldo Hooper

1980

1991

Going Under

as The Mole

1986

Tough Guys

as Hotel Clerk

1980

2021

Show of Titles

as "Man of La Mancha" Performer

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