Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright (b. 1946) is an American actor best known as the voice of Sebastian the crab in Disney's The Little Mermaid. Wright reprised his role as the voice of Sebastian for the pilot episodes of Little Mermaid's Island.

A Broadway actor, Wright has been nominated for a Tony for his roles in The Lion King and The Tap Dance Kid (featuring Alfonso Ribeiro). Other credits include guest spots on Law & Order and The Cosby Show, and Pippin, Jesus Christ Superstar and Two Gentlemen of Verona on stage.