Ernie Sabella

Ernie Sabella

75 · Born: Sep 19, 1949

Personal Details

BornSep 19, 1949 Westchester County, New York, USA
Relatives
  • David Sabella-Mills (Sibling)

Biography

Ernie Sabella is a renowned American actor and singer, hailing from the picturesque Westchester County, New York, where his passion for the performing arts was first ignited. With a distinctive voice and unparalleled talent, Sabella has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, particularly in his iconic role as Pumbaa the Warthog, the trusted and lovable best friend of Timon in the beloved Disney franchise, The Lion King, excluding the 2019 reboot, which brought a fresh wave of excitement to fans of all ages.

Throughout his illustrious career, Sabella has had the privilege of appearing in a wide range of films and television shows, showcasing his remarkable versatility as an actor. Some of his most notable roles include Mouse Hunt, a heartwarming comedy, That's So Raven, a popular Disney Channel series, In & Out, a romantic comedy, and the classic sitcoms Cheers and Seinfeld, which cemented his status as a household name.

On a personal note, Sabella is married to Cheryl, a talented computer programmer, with whom he shares a strong bond and a deep appreciation for the arts.

Career

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2016
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2015
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2013
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2012
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2004
The Lion King 1½
The Lion King 1½ as Pumbaa (voice)
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Great Performances
Great Performances as Harry The Horse (segment "Guys & Dolls")
{"id":10300,"title":"Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse","year":"2001","character":"Pumbaa (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/mickeys-magical-christmas-snowed-in-at-the-house-of-mouse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/30dr5q8bufc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/30dr5q8bufc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
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1998
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1997
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In & Out
In & Out as Aldo Hooper
{"id":4294,"title":"Mousehunt","year":"1997","character":"Maury","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/mousehunt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3rtd6ef73tfg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3rtd6ef73tfg.jpg"},"released":1}
Mousehunt
Mousehunt as Maury
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1996
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{"id":79769,"title":"Stand by Me","year":"1995","character":"Pumbaa (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/stand-by-me-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79769.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79769.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Stand by Me
Stand by Me as Pumbaa (voice)
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Roommates
Roommates as Stash
{"id":1232,"title":"Timon & Pumbaa","year":1995,"character":"Pumbaa (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/timon-pumbaa","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1232.jpg"},"released":1}
Timon & Pumbaa
Timon & Pumbaa as Pumbaa (voice)
{"id":739,"title":"The Lion King","year":"1994","character":"Pumbaa (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-lion-king","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ck2mivucr1g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ck2mivucr1g.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
The Lion King
The Lion King as Pumbaa (voice)
{"id":4745,"title":"Quiz Show","year":"1994","character":"Car Salesman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/quiz-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4hk1enuql6l0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4hk1enuql6l0.jpg"},"released":1}
Quiz Show
Quiz Show as Car Salesman
{"id":173071,"title":"Going Under","year":"1991","character":"The Mole","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/going-under-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173071.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173071.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Going Under
Going Under as The Mole
{"id":79,"title":"Seinfeld","year":1991,"character":"Naked Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/seinfeld","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg"},"released":1}
Seinfeld
Seinfeld as Naked Man
{"id":159737,"title":"Faith","year":"1990","character":"Stanley","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/faith-1990","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159737.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Faith
Faith as Stanley
{"id":12383,"title":"Fright Night Part 2","year":"1988","character":"Dr. Scott Harrison","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/fright-night-part-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ebf26kb5ca0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7ebf26kb5ca0.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Fright Night Part 2
Fright Night Part 2 as Dr. Scott Harrison
{"id":6462,"title":"Tough Guys","year":"1986","character":"Hotel Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/tough-guys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5h222mrs2120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5h222mrs2120.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Tough Guys
Tough Guys as Hotel Clerk
{"id":116,"title":"Perfect Strangers","year":1986,"character":"Donald Twinkacetti","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/perfect-strangers-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_116.jpg"},"released":1}
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers as Donald Twinkacetti
{"id":62228,"title":"Copacabana","year":"1985","character":"Sam Gropper","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/copacabana-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62228.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Copacabana
Copacabana as Sam Gropper
{"id":8497,"title":"It's Your Move","year":1984,"character":"Lou Donatelli","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/its-your-move","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8497.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
It's Your Move
It's Your Move as Lou Donatelli
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2025
{"id":14410,"title":"Waking Sleeping Beauty","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/waking-sleeping-beauty","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/oh4qbf6fpp00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/oh4qbf6fpp00.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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1992