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Ernie Sabella(I)

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Ernie Sabella
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Ernie Sabella is an American actor and singer from Westchester County, New York who is widely known for voicing Pumbaa the Warthog, Timon's best friend from The Lion King franchise except for the 2019 reboot. He also acted in Mouse Hunt, That's So Raven, In & Out, Cheers, and Seinfeld. He is married to Cheryl, a computer programmer.
BornSeptember 19, 1949
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BornSeptember 19, 1949
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      • 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Matthew Broderick and James Earl Jones in The Lion King (1994)
    The Lion King
    8.5
    • Pumbaa(voice)
    • 1994
    Nathan Lane and Lee Evans in Mousehunt (1997)
    Mousehunt
    6.5
    • Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner
    • 1997
    Ernie Sabella and Kevin Schon in Timon & Pumbaa (1995)
    Timon & Pumbaa
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Pumbaa
    • Bampuu(voice)
    Nathan Lane in The Lion King 1½ (2004)
    The Lion King 1½
    6.5
    Video
    • Pumbaa(voice)
    • 2004

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Disney Dreamlight Valley (2022)
      Disney Dreamlight Valley
      7.8
      Video Game
      • Pumbaa (voice)
      • 2022
    • Ernie Sabella in Timon and Pumbaa at the Movies (2019)
      Timon and Pumbaa at the Movies
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Pumbaa (voice)
      • 2019
    • Max Charles and Joshua Rush in The Lion Guard (2015)
      The Lion Guard
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Pumbaa (voice)
      • 2016–2019
    • James Earl Jones, Kathy Griffin, Alfre Woodard, Scott Adsit, Carlos Alazraqui, Kristen Alderson, Kristen Ariza, Michael Beattie, Bob Bergen, Sebastian Cavazza, Cedric The Entertainer, Dane Cook, Walt Dohrn, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Penny Johnson Jerald, John Kani, Florence Kasumba, Beyoncé, Phil LaMarr, Danny Mann, Mike Mitchell, Don Rickles, Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris, Peter Sohn, Aron Warner, Christopher Knights, John Oliver, Keegan-Michael Key, Will.i.am, Kristen DeLuca, Christopher Lee Parson, J. Lee, Donald Glover, Eric André, Billy Eichner, Teri Reeves, Ryan Potter, Chance the Rapper, Kristen Phaneuf, JD McCrary, Josh McCrary, and Shahadi Wright Joseph in The Lion King (2019)
      The Lion King
      6.8
      • Pumbaa (uncredited)
      • 2019
    • Aimee Teegarden and Krysta Rodriguez in Bakery in Brooklyn (2016)
      Bakery in Brooklyn
      4.6
      • Dave
      • 2016
    • The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2015)
      The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • Pumbaa (voice)
      • 2015
    • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
      Blue Bloods
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Leon
      • 2015
    • The Challenger. In Theaters September 11th, 2015.
      The Challenger
      5.5
      • Frankie
      • 2015
    • Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
      The Good Wife
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Murray
      • 2014
    • Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go (2013)
      Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart on the Go
      6.6
      Video
      • Pumbaa
      • 2013
    • Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest & Real! (2013)
      Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Honest & Real!
      5.5
      Video
      • Pumbaa (voice)
      • 2013
    • Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online! (2012)
      Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Online!
      6.3
      Short
      • Pumbaa
      • 2012
    • Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit! (2011)
      Wild About Safety: Timon and Pumbaa Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
      6.6
      Short
      • Pumbaa
      • 2011
    • Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella in The Lion King Read-Along (2011)
      The Lion King Read-Along
      6.4
      Video
      • Pumbaa (voice)
      • 2011
    • Discover Blu-ray 3D with Timon & Pumbaa (2010)
      Discover Blu-ray 3D with Timon & Pumbaa
      5.3
      Short
      • Pumbaa (voice)
      • 2010

    Soundtrack

    • There's Something About Movies (2019)
      There's Something About Movies
      7.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" (uncredited)
      • 2019
    • Max Charles and Joshua Rush in The Lion Guard (2015)
      The Lion Guard
      6.4
      TV Series
      • performer: "Tujiinue"
      • performer: "Christmas In the Pride Lands"
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata" ...
      • 2016–2018
    • Nathan Lane in The Lion King 1½ (2004)
      The Lion King 1½
      6.5
      Video
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata", "Sunrise, Sunset"
      • 2004
    • Robby Benson, Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Corey Burton, Bill Farmer, Kyle Menke, Mark Moseley, Russi Taylor, Carolyn Gardner, and Paigie Sparkletasia in House of Mouse (2001)
      Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
      6.6
      Video
      • performer: "The Best Christmas of All"
      • 2001
    • Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, Tress MacNeille, and Russi Taylor in House of Mouse (2001)
      House of Mouse
      7.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "Big Bad Wolf Daddy"
      • 2001
    • Maria Kavoyianni, Kostas Koklas, Iro Mane, Ketty Konstadinou, and Hristos Hatzipanagiotis in Eglimata (1998)
      Eglimata
      8.5
      TV Series
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata"
      • 1999
    • Saturday Night Live (1975)
      Saturday Night Live
      8.0
      TV Series
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata"
      • 1997
    • On Holiday with Timon & Pumbaa (1997)
      On Holiday with Timon & Pumbaa
      6.7
      Video
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata", "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"
      • 1997
    • Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
      Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
      6.6
      Video
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata", "Yummy Yummy Yummy"
      • 1996
    • Tom Hulce and Paul Kandel in Disney Sing-Along Songs: Topsy Turvy (1996)
      Disney Sing-Along Songs: Topsy Turvy
      7.5
      Video
      • performer: "Stand by Me"
      • 1996
    • Around the World with Timon & Pumbaa (1996)
      Around the World with Timon & Pumbaa
      6.5
      Video
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata"
      • 1996
    • Tom Hanks, R. Lee Ermey, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Jim Varney, and Don Rickles in Toy Story (1995)
      Toy Story
      8.3
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata"
      • 1995
    • Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind (1995)
      Disney Sing-Along Songs: Colors of the Wind
      6.8
      Video
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata"
      • 1995
    • The 67th Annual Academy Awards (1995)
      The 67th Annual Academy Awards
      6.1
      TV Special
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata"
      • 1995
    • Disney Sing-Along Songs: Circle of Life (1994)
      Disney Sing-Along Songs: Circle of Life
      6.8
      Video
      • performer: "Hakuna Matata"
      • 1994

    Videos32

    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    Clip 0:52
    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    Clip 1:02
    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    Clip 1:02
    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    Clip 1:15
    The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
    The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride: Special Edition
    Clip 0:57
    The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride: Special Edition
    The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride: Special Edition
    Clip 0:53
    The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride: Special Edition
    The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride: Special Edition
    Clip 1:15
    The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride: Special Edition

    Personal details

    • Height
      • 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
    • Born
      • September 19, 1949
      • Westchester County, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Cheryl? - present
    • Relatives
      • David Sabella-Mills(Sibling)
    • Other works
      TV Commercial for Vick's Nyquil (1990's)

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      Frequently Teamed with Nathan Lane on Stage and Screen.

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