Ernie Sabella
Ernest Sabella is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise, voicing the character in all media except the 2019 and 2024 films. Sabella's TV roles include Mr. Donald "Twinkie" Twinkacetti in Perfect Strangers (1986–1987), George Shipman in A Fine Romance, and Leon Carosi in Saved by the Bell (1991). His work in Broadway theatre includes starring roles in Guys and Dolls, Chicago, Curtains, and Man of La Mancha.
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The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
actor
2025
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
actor
2016
The Lion King 1½
actor
2004
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
actor
1998
MouseHunt
actor
1997
Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
actor
1996
Roommates
actor
1995
The Lion King
actor
1994
Guys and Dolls: Off the Record
actor
1992
Going Under
actor
1991
Fright Night Part 2
actor
1988
Tough Guys
actor
1986
Copacabana
actor
1985
