Samuel E. Wright
Samuel Edward Wright (November 20, 1946 – May 24, 2021) was an American actor and singer. He was best known as the voice of Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid. In the movie, he sang "Under the Sea",[1] which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. He also played Dizzy Gillespie in the 1988 movie Bird.
Samuel E. Wright | |
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| Born | November 20, 1946 |
| Died | May 24, 2021 (aged 74) Walden, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 1971–2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Amanda Wright |
| Children | 3 |
Wright also played Mufasa in the original cast of The Lion King on Broadway and voiced Kron the Iguanodon in Disney's 2000 movie Dinosaur.
Wright died in his sleep at his home in Walden, New York, on May 24, 2021 from prostate cancer, aged 74.[2]
References
- Victorian, Brande (October 10, 2013). "'What More Is You Looking For?' Meet Samuel E. Wright, The Voice Of Sebastian On 'The Little Mermaid'". Madame Noire. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- Sinha, Charu (May 25, 2021). "Samuel E. Wright, Voice of The Little Mermaid's Sebastian, Dead at 74". The Vulture. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
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