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Ernie Sabella
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.
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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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- 2025The Lion King at the Hollywood BowlSelf
- 2021Show of Titles"Man of La Mancha" Performer
- 2016Bakery in BrooklynDave
- 2016The Lion Guard: Return of the RoarPumbaa (voice)
- 2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest and Real!Pumbaa (voice)
- 2013Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go!Pumbaa (voice)
- 2012Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!Pumbaa (voice)
- 2010Listen to Your HeartTony
- 2010Waking Sleeping BeautySelf (archive footage)
- 2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart in the Water!Pumbaa (voice)
- 2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Goes Green!Pumbaa (voice)
- 2009Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart About FirePumbaa (voice)
- 2008Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart at Home!Pumbaa (voice)
- 2008Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!Pumbaa (voice)
- 2004The Lion King 1½Pumbaa (voice)
- 2004Broadway's Lost Treasures IIHarry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
- 2004Timon & Pumbaa Virtual Safari 2.0Pumbaa (voice)
- 2004Behind the Legend: TimonPumbaa (voice)
- 2004Timon & Pumbaa's Virtual Safari 1.5Pumbaa (voice)
- 2003Timon & Pumba's Virtual SafariPumbaa (voice)
- 2001Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MousePumbaa (voice)
- 1999The Out-of-TownersGetaway Driver
- 1998The Lion King II: Simba's PridePumbaa (voice)
- 1997A Magical Walt Disney World ChristmasSelf
- 1997MouseHuntMaury
- 1997In & OutAldo Hooper
- 1997On Holiday With Timon & PumbaaPumbaa (Voice)
- 1996Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas ParadeSelf
- 1996Dining Out with Timon & PumbaaPumbaa (Voice)
- 1996Around the World With Timon & PumbaaPumbaa (Voice)
- 1995Stand By MePumbaa (voice)
- 1995RoommatesStash
- 1995Circle of Life: An Environmental FablePumba
- 1994Quiz ShowCar Salesman
- 1992Just My ImaginationArnold Mayer
- 1992Guys and Dolls: Off the RecordHimself / Harry the Horse
- 1991Going UnderThe Mole
- 1990FaithStanley
- 1988Fright Night Part 2Dr. Scott Harrison
- 1986Tough GuysHotel Clerk
- 1985CopacabanaSam Gropper
- 1984City HeatBallistics Expert
- 1980Little Johnny JonesSing Song
- 1980The Robber BridegroomBig Harp
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