Samuel Edward Wright is an American actor and singer who voiced Sebastian in the 1989 Disney animated film The Little Mermaid and has reprised the role in various Disney projects until his retirement in 2008. Wright also voiced Kron in the 2000 Disney animated film Dinosaur.
He was nominated for two Tony Awards for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, including his role of Mufasa in The Lion King.
Disney Roles
Gallery
Samuel E. Wright behind the scenes of The Little Mermaid.
Samuel E. Wright with (left to right) Pat Carroll, Tara Strong, Buddy Hackett, and Jodi Benson at premiere of The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea in September 2000.
Sam Wright with his wife, Amanda at premiere of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning in August 2008.
Trivia
- He was considered for the role of Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.