Ernie Sabella
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