Samuel E. Wright
November 20, 1946 · 79 years old
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.
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8 titles
The Little Mermaid
A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.
Dinosaur
An orphaned dinosaur raised by lemurs joins an arduous trek to a sanctuary after a meteorite shower destroys his family home.
The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea
To protect her from a sea witch, Ariel's daughter is not allowed in the ocean; but when she becomes 12, she runs away to an adventure under the sea.
Bird
The troubled life and career of jazz musician Charlie Parker.
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
In the kingdom of Atlantica where music is forbidden, the youngest daughter of King Triton, named Ariel, discovers her love of an underground music club and sets off to a daring adventure to bring restoration of music back to Atlantica.
The Little Mermaid
The 1989 animated feature adapted by Disney for television in a prequel that leads up to the events of the movie.
Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.
Me and Him
A man's enthusiastic penis starts talking to him, getting him into awkward situations and convincing everyone he tells that he's completely insane.