Samuel E. Wright

November 20, 1946 - May 24, 2021 Camden, South Carolina, USA
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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.

Their titles like The Little Mermaid, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, and Dinosaur - their biggest roles first.
Last updated: June 14, 2026

10 titles
Community avg: 7.98 /10
  • 1
    1
    The Little Mermaid
    1989November 1989 by John Musker
    Animation, Family, Fantasy
    Animation, Family, Fantasy
    8.28 Excellent+
  • 2
    2
    The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
    2000January 2000 by Jim Kammerud
    Animation, Adventure, Family
    Animation, Adventure, Family
    7.35 Good++
  • 3
    3
    Dinosaur
    2000May 2000 by Eric Leighton
    Adventure, Animation, Drama
    Adventure, Animation, Drama
    7.54 Excellent--
  • 4
    4
    The Little Mermaid
    1992–1994
    Family, Animation, Kids
    Family, Animation, Kids
    7.94 Excellent
  • 5
    5
    Bird
    1988June 1988 by Clint Eastwood
    Drama, Music
    Drama, Music
    7.79 Excellent-
  • 6
    6
    The Little Mermaid Live!
    2019November 2019 by Hamish Hamilton
    Family, Music
    Family, Music
    7.77 Excellent-
  • 7
    7
    Marsupilami
    1993
    Family, Animation, Comedy
    Family, Animation, Comedy
    7.40 Good++
  • 8
    8
    Enos
    1980–1981
    Comedy, Action & Adventure
    Comedy, Action & Adventure
    7.90 Excellent-
  • 9
    9
    Ball Four
    1976
    Comedy
    Comedy
    7.88 Excellent-
  • 10
    10
    Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess
    2006February 2006
    Animation, Music, Family
    Animation, Music, Family
    7.97 Excellent