Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 19, 1949 (age 77)
Place of Birth
Westchester, New York, USA
Also Known As
- Ernest Sabella
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.
Known For - Movies
The Lion King
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
MouseHunt
as Maury
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
Known For - TV Shows
Knots Landing
as Frank Edmunds
Seinfeld
as Naked Man
The Good Wife
as Murray
Cheers
as Stan
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Married... with Children
as Mr. Pond
St. Elsewhere
as Patient
The Practice
as Atty. Harland Bassett
Quantum Leap
as Manny / Sancho Panza
Mad About You
as Maurice