Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

Actor

Westchester, New York, USA
September 19, 1949

Biography

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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Representative Works

The Lion King
The Lion King
8.3
/ English
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
6.9
/ English
The Lion King 1½
The Lion King 1½
6.6
/ English
Quiz Show
Quiz Show
7.2
/ English
MouseHunt
MouseHunt
6.5
/ English
In & Out
In & Out
6.5
/ English
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
7.3
/ English
The Out-of-Towners
The Out-of-Towners
5.8
/ English
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
6.7
/ English
Fright Night Part 2
Fright Night Part 2
6.4
/ English
City Heat
City Heat
5.5
/ English
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
7.0
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Lion King
1994Winner

Best Performance

The Lion King

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
1998Nominee

Best Performance

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King 1½
2004Nominee

Best Performance

The Lion King 1½

Career Highlights

Quiz Show
1994Highlight

Best Performance

Quiz Show

MouseHunt
1997Highlight

Best Performance

MouseHunt

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