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.
Samuel E. Wright has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work is anchored in the The Little Mermaid universe with 3 titles. Signature works include The Little Mermaid, Dinosaur, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
