Ernie SabellavoiceErnie Sabella plays Pumbaa in The Lion King.
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FILM POSTER · The Lion KingThe Lion King (1994)
Pumbaa
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Pumbaa in The Lion King (1994), played by Ernie Sabella.
Film guide · 1 film · 1994 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Pumbaa on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1994Main sequence runtime: 1h 29m
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THE PERFORMANCE
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Ernie SabellavoiceFILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS
Pumbaa screen credits
Screen credits: The Lion King (1994) — Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa.
WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
Signature lines
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“Hey, Timon! You better come look. I think he is still alive.”
WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT
Characters connected on screen
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Pumbaa and Ed both appear in The Lion King.
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Pumbaa and Simba both appear in The Lion King.
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