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Ernie Sabella Biography
Birth Name:Ernest Sabella
Birth Place:Westchester, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in theater arts
- Began his acting career on Broadway when he appeared in the musical "The Robber Bridegroom" in 1976
- Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Broadway on Showtime" in 1980
- Best known as the official voice of Pumbaa in "The Lion King" franchise
Awards
- 1996Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
- 2005DVDX Award-Best Animated Character Performance (Voice and Animation in a DVD Premiere Movie): nominated
- 2015Felix-Best Song: nominated
- 2015Felix-Best Song: nominated
- 2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role: nominated