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Samuel E. Wright

Born: 20 November 1946 (78 years old)
Gender: Male

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Samuel E. Wright is an American actor and voice artist best known as the voice of Sebastian in Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989) and the ensuing television series of the same name, from 1992-1994.

He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1984 for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in The Tap Dance Kid, and again in 1998 for Best Featured Actor in a Musical as the original lead actor for Mufasa in The Lion King, the Broadway version of Disney's classic The Lion King.

Wright played Enos' partner Turk in the TV series Enos and originated the part of "Sam" in Over Here! on Broadway. Wright also played the part of Jericho on the short-lived animated show Jonny Zero.

He currently runs his own drama school in Walden, New York.


Television Roles

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Character

Jerome Osborn

Dubois

Morris Stokely

Dr. Dan Morgan

Dr. Dan Morgan

Voice of Sebastian


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New on TV today: Saturday 19 July 2025

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On Carte Blanche: fake cremation ashes of loved ones

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Scandal! Teasers - August 2025

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Yosef Teasers - August 2025

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New on TV today: Friday 18 July 2025

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Soulmates Teasers - August 2025

Chiti secretly films Sachin, framing him as a drunk driver, and the vid goes viral.


New on TV today: Thursday 17 July 2025

SA is featured in Surf Girls International on Prime Video and M-Net unpacks an Anatomy of Lies.


2025 Emmy Awards Popcorn Pack

The headline nominees, other interesting ones, overall tallies and a giggle.


Anupama Teasers - August 2025

Prem and Rahi host a fun cricket match, bringing both families together for a joyful time.

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