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Acting
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright is best known for Law & Order, The Little Mermaid, The Cosby Show and Simon & Simon. Samuel E. Wright was born on November 20, 1946. Samuel E. Wright died on May 24, 2021 at the age of 74.
- Born
- November 20, 1946
- Place of birth
- Camden, South Carolina, USA
- Died
- May 24, 2021 (74 years old)
Biography
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2005Jonny ZeroDante
- 2001Disney's House of MouseSebastian (voice)
- 1993Alex Haley's QueenAlfred
- 1993MarsupilamiSebastian (voice)
- 1993SebastianSebastian (Voice)
- 1992The Little MermaidSebastian (voice)
- 1992Raw ToonageSebastian (voice)
- 1991Separate but EqualArtis Patterson
- 1990Law & OrderDefense Attorney Dubois
- 1990Little Mermaid's IslandSebastian (voice)
- 1984The Cosby ShowDr. Dan Morgan
- 1981Simon & Simon
- 1980EnosTurk Adams
- 1976Ball Four
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Samuel E. Wright been in?
Samuel E. Wright is best known for Law & Order, The Little Mermaid, The Cosby Show and Simon & Simon.
When was Samuel E. Wright born?
Samuel E. Wright was born on November 20, 1946. (Camden, South Carolina, USA)
How old is Samuel E. Wright?
Samuel E. Wright died on May 24, 2021 at the age of 74.
Updated: October 24, 2026 ·