Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella
Ernie Sabella attending the premiere of The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar in November 2015
Sabella in 2015
Born
Ernest Sabella

(1949-09-19) September 19, 1949 (age 75)
OccupationActor
Years active1976–present
Spouse
Cheryl Sabella
(m. 1999)

Ernest Sabella[1] (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise, voicing the character in all media except the 2019 and 2024 films. 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.

  1. ^ a b "Ernie Sabella Biography". FilmReference.com. Film Reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2015. Retrieved August 23, 2015.