Who plays Sebastian in The Little Mermaid?

Sebastian is played by Samuel E. Wright.

What are Sebastian's abilities?

Sebastian's abilities include musical composition, advising, swimming, diplomacy.

Sebastian has 5 mapped relationships in The Little Mermaid. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Occupation: composer, conductor, court composer.

Crab musician and royal advisor in live-action adaptation.

Sebastian — Professional Royal Advisor — King Triton (Kenneth Mars)
Sebastian acts as Triton's trusted royal aide and musical court official.

Sebastian serves as Triton's adviser and court composer. He also informs Triton about the wedding crisis.
Sebastian — Alliance Reluctant Allies — Ariel / Vanessa (Jodi Benson)
Sebastian tries to guide Ariel even when her choices conflict with Triton's orders.

Sebastian travels with Ariel to the surface, accompanies her after the bargain, and helps support her life as a human.
Sebastian — Alliance Teammates — Flounder (Jason Marin)
They cooperate to help Ariel begin her human-world experience.

Sebastian and Flounder take Ariel to the surface after Ursula gives her human legs.
Sebastian — Alliance Crisis Allies — Scuttle (Buddy Hackett)
Both contribute separate actions to stop Ursula's plan.

Sebastian informs Triton about the crisis, while Scuttle disrupts the wedding and helps expose Ursula's deception.
Sebastian — Conflict Opponents — Ursula (Pat Carroll)
Sebastian's loyalty to Ariel and Triton places him against Ursula's scheme.

Sebastian works to protect Ariel and later alerts Triton during Ursula's attempt to control Ariel and Atlantica.

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