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)
MouseHunt
as Maury
Fright Night Part 2
as Dr. Scott Harrison
In & Out
as Aldo Hooper
Quiz Show
as Car Salesman
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl
as Self
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Pumbaa (voice)
Known For - TV Shows
The Good Wife
as Murray
Seinfeld
as Naked Man
Knots Landing
as Frank Edmunds
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Cheers
as Stan
Married... with Children
as Mr. Pond
The Practice
as Atty. Harland Bassett
Quantum Leap
as Manny / Sancho Panza
Mad About You
as Maurice
St. Elsewhere
as Patient