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Ernie Sabella

Actor | * 09/19/1949 (74) | Westchester, New York (United States of America (USA))
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Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise, voicing the character in all media except the 2019 film. 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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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Kids & Family

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A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosoph ...

The Lion King

G

1994 | 4.1/5 | 1h 29min
Kids & Family, Animation, Drama
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Down-on-their luck brothers, Lars and Ernie Smuntz, aren't happy with the crumbling old mansion they inherit... until they discover the estate is worth millions. Before they can cash in, they have to ...

MouseHunt

PG

1997 | 3.3/5 | 1h 38min
Comedy, Kids & Family
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Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's ad ...

The Lion King 1 1/2

G

2004 | 3.3/5 | 1h 17min
Kids & Family, Animation, Comedy, Action
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Set after the events of the "The Lion King," follow Timon and Pumbaa as they go on misadventures in the jungle, as well as across the globe in various. ...

Timon & Pumbaa

TV-Y

1995 | 3.6/5 | 22min per episode
Kids & Family, Animation, Comedy
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Movies with Ernie Sabella as Actor(27)

as Dave2016 Bakery in Brooklyn
as Pumbaa (voice)2015 The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
as Tony2010 Listen to Your Heart
as Self (archive footage)2009 Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as Pumbaa (voice)2004 The Lion King 1½
as Pumbaa (voice)2004 Behind the Legend: Timon
as Pumbaa (voice)1998 The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
as Aldo Hooper1997 In & Out
as Pumbaa (Voice)1997 On Holiday With Timon & Pumbaa
as Maury, the Cat Care Society Owner1997 MouseHunt
as Pumbaa (Voice)1996 Around the World With Timon & Pumbaa
as Pumbaa (Voice)1996 Dining Out with Timon & Pumbaa
as Stash1995 Roommates
as Pumbaa1995 Stand By Me
as Pumbaa (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)1995 Toy Story
as Pumbaa (voice)1995 Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
as Car Salesman1994 Quiz Show
as Pumbaa (voice)1994 The Lion King
as Himself / Harry the Horse1992 Guys And Dolls: Off The Record
as The Mole1991 Going Under
as Stanley1990 Faith
as Dr. Scott Harrison1988 Fright Night Part 2
as Hotel Clerk1986 Tough Guys
as Sam Gropper1985 Copacabana
as Sing Song1980 Little Johnny Jones
as Big Harp1980 The Robber Bridegroom

TV Shows/Series with Ernie Sabella as Actor(29)

as Mr. Petracelli2003 That's So Raven
as Mr. Petrachelli2003 That's So Raven
2001 Disney's House of Mouse
as Pumbaa2001 Disney's House of Mouse
as Gary Swirdlock2000 Ed
as Lou Keppler1999 Providence
1998 Encore! Encore!
1997 The Practice
as Pumbaa (voice)1995 Timon & Pumbaa
as Maurice1992 Mad About You
as Leon Carosi1989 Saved by the Bell
as Manny / Sancho Panza1989 Quantum Leap
as Naked Man1989 Seinfeld
1987 A Different World
1987 Roxie
1986 Sledge Hammer!
as Donald Twinkacetti1986 Perfect Strangers
as Lou Donatelli1984 It's Your Move
1984 Punky Brewster
as Earnie1984 Hunter
1982 Cheers
1982 Newhart
1982 St. Elsewhere
1982 Cagney & Lacey
1981 Hill Street Blues
1979 The Facts of Life
1979 Knots Landing
1978 Diff'rent Strokes
1976 Alice

Full Name: Ernest Sabella
Born: Monday, 09/19 1949 (September) in Westchester, New York (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 74 years + 221 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Ox)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: University of Miami, Westlake High School
Other names for Ernie Sabella (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Ernest Sabella"
Ernie Sabella frequently works together with these people:
Larry David (31x, Actor)
Norman Brenner (24x, Actor)
Deck McKenzie (13x, Actor)
Nathan Lane (10x, Actor)
Clyde Kusatsu (9x, Actor)
Robert Costanzo (9x, Actor)
Frances Bay (9x, Actress)
Deborah Pratt (9x, Actress)
Al Ruscio (9x, Actor)
Kenneth Tigar (9x, Actor)
David Dunard (9x, Actor)
Donald P. Bellisario (8x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:12046, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024