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Ernie Sabella
Ernie Sabella is best known for Seinfeld, Married... with Children, Quantum Leap and Saved by the Bell. Ernie Sabella was born on September 19, 1949. Ernie Sabella is 77 years old (born September 19, 1949).
- Born
- September 19, 1949 (77 years old)
- Place of birth
- Westchester, New York, USA
Biography
Ernest Sabella (born September 19, 1949) is an American actor, who is best known for his role as the voice of Pumbaa from The Lion King franchise voicing the character in all media except the 2019 and 2024 films. He is also recognized for his work in Broadway theatre, including starring roles in Guys and Dolls and Man of La Mancha.
Known for
Filmography
- 2016The Lion GuardPumbaa (voice)
- 2009The Good WifeMurray
- 2008Wild About Safety with Timon & PumbaaPumbaa
- 2003That's So RavenMr. Petracelli
- 2001Disney's House of MousePumbaa (voice)
- 2000EdGary Swirdlock
- 1999ProvidenceLou Keppler
- 1998Encore! Encore!Leo Wodecki
- 1997The PracticeHarland Bassett
- 1995Timon and PumbaaPumbaa (voice)
- 1992Mad About YouMaurice
- 1989SeinfeldNaked Man
- 1989Saved by the BellLeon Carosi
- 1989A Fine RomanceGeorge Shipman
- 1989Quantum LeapManny / Sancho Panza
- 1989CoachErnie
- 1988Murphy BrownJulian
- 1987A Different WorldCampus Policeman
- 1987RoxieVito Carteri
- 1987Married... with ChildrenMr. Pond
- 1987She's the Sheriff
- 1986Sledge Hammer!Al Fresco
- 1986Perfect StrangersDonald Twinkacetti
- 1984Punky Brewster
- 1984HunterEarnie
- 1984It's Your MoveLou Donatelli
- 1983Hardcastle and McCormickClyde Whitley
- 1982CheersStan
- 1982Newhart
- 1982Cagney & Lacey
- 1982The New Odd CouplePoliceman
- 1982St. ElsewherePatient
- 1981Hill Street Blues
- 1979The Facts of Life
- 1979Knots LandingFrank Edmunds
- 1979Broadway on ShowtimeBig Harp
- 1978Diff'rent Strokes
- 1976Alice
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)
- 1953The OscarsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Ernie Sabella been in?
Ernie Sabella is best known for Seinfeld, Married... with Children, Quantum Leap and Saved by the Bell.
When was Ernie Sabella born?
Ernie Sabella was born on September 19, 1949. (Westchester, New York, USA)
How old is Ernie Sabella?
Ernie Sabella is 77 years old (born September 19, 1949).
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·