Samuel E. Wright
Known for
An American actor and singer born in Camden, South Carolina, Samuel E. Wright is cherished for a landmark voice role. He voiced the calypso-singing crab Sebastian in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' (1989), performing the Oscar-winning song 'Under the Sea', and reprised the character across its sequels and series. A Tony-nominated Broadway performer who died in 2021, he brought infectious warmth and musicality to the stage and screen. His beloved animated crab remains one of Disney's most enduring and joyful characters.
Samuel E. Wright
16 Movies
11 Series
An American actor and singer born in Camden, South Carolina, Samuel E. Wright is cherished for a landmark voice role. He voiced the calypso-singing crab Sebastian in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' (1989), performing the Oscar-winning song 'Under the Sea', and reprised the character across its sequels and series. A Tony-nominated Broadway performer who died in 2021, he brought infectious warmth and musicality to the stage and screen. His beloved animated crab remains one of Disney's most enduring and joyful characters.
Movies
Plays Sebastian (voice)
The Little Mermaid
1989
Plays Kron (voice)
Dinosaur
2000
Plays Sebastian
Le marsupilami à New-York
2001
Plays Dizzy Gillespie
Bird
1988
Plays Sebastian
Le Marsupilami à Hollywood
2001
Plays Paramedic 1
Me and Him
1988
Plays Sebastian (voice)
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
2000
Plays Sebastian
Marsupilami - Le trésor du Marsupilami
2002
Plays Sebastian (voice)
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party
2005
Plays Sebastian (voice)
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess
2006
Plays Sebastian (voice)
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
2008
TV Shows
Plays Sebastian (voice)
Marsupilami
1993
Plays Sebastian (voice)
The Little Mermaid
1992
Plays Turk Adams
Enos
1980
Plays Sebastian (Voice)
Sebastian
1993
Plays Dante
Jonny Zero
2005
Plays Sebastian (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
2001
Plays Alfred
Alex Haley's Queen
1993
Plays Defense Attorney Dubois
Law & Order
1990
Plays Sebastian (voice)
Little Mermaid's Island
1990
Plays Artis Patterson
Separate but Equal
1991
Plays Dr. Dan Morgan
The Cosby Show
1984
Latest Trailers
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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Full Filmography
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Sebastian (voice)
2008
Film
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess
Sebastian (voice)
2006
Film
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party
Sebastian (voice)
2005
Film
Jonny Zero
Dante · 7 episodes
2005–
TV
Marsupilami - Les marsupiades
Sebastian
2002
Film
Marsupilami - Le trésor du Marsupilami
Sebastian
2002
Film
Marsupilami - Le rallye du Marsupilami
Sebastian
2001
Film
Le marsupilami dans la Pampa
Sebastian
2001
Film
Le marsupilami à New-York
Sebastian
2001
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samuel E. Wright still alive?
Samuel E. Wright passed away on May 24, 2021 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of Samuel E. Wright?
Samuel E. Wright is best known for roles in The Little Mermaid, Dinosaur, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea.
How many movies has Samuel E. Wright been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1979), Samuel E. Wright has appeared in 16 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Samuel E. Wright's first movie?
The career of Samuel E. Wright began with Hollow Image (1979).
What is Samuel E. Wright's most recent movie or series?
Samuel E. Wright's most recent release is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, which premiered on August 25, 2008.
What TV shows has Samuel E. Wright appeared in?
On television, Samuel E. Wright has appeared in Law & Order, The Little Mermaid, The Cosby Show, Simon & Simon.
Samuel E. Wright
1946-11-20 · Camden, South Carolina, USA
Samuel E. Wright (November 20, 1946 - May 24, 2021) was an American actor, vocal actor, and singer, best known as the voice of Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Dizzy Gillespie in Bird, and the part of Mufasa in the original cast of The Lion King on Broadway.