R.I.P. Samuel E. Wright (1946-2021)

[Jeffrey Karasarides]

Posted: 5/25/21 at 4:09pm

Actor Samuel E. Wright has died at the age of 74. While he was best known for providing the voice to Sebastian in the 1989 Disney animated classic, The Little Mermaid, he also had 8 Broadway credits to his name. Which included Jesus Christ Superstar, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Pippin, Over Here!, Welcome to the Club, and Mule Bone. His two other performances on the Great White Way also earned him Tony Award nominations for his work. First, in 1984 for The Tap Dance Kid. Then, in 1998 for his final Broadway appearance, which was ironically in a Disney title when he originated the role of Mufasa in the stage adaptation of The Lion King.
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Updated On: 5/25/21 at 04:09 PM

[BCfitasafiddle]

Posted: 5/25/21 at 4:12pm

What a loss. Definitely a Disney icon. Was a huge voice in many people's childhoods, including mine with the soundtrack of Little Mermaid. 

Rest In Peace.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 5/25/21 at 4:23pm

Rest in Power to a legend.

[ariel175]

Posted: 5/25/21 at 7:32pm

I just saw him in a Law & Order episode the other day.  RIP to an absolute legend and icon of many childhoods.  

[George in DC]

Posted: 5/25/21 at 8:49pm

His performance in "The Little Mermaid" was great. He is perfection.

 

Updated On: 5/26/21 at 08:49 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 5/26/21 at 8:06pm

Saw him in Over Here 'Pippin ,Verona and Welcome

In Over Here he had a killer of a cast. Marilu Henner,John Travolta and the Andrew Sisters. A really entertaining show was Over Here .His standout number was Don't Shoot the Hooey to Me Louie .

A great talent who will be missed. R.I.P.

[Musicaldudepeter]

Posted: 5/27/21 at 12:53pm

His iconic performance as Sebastian is indelible and unforgettable of course, but my personal favorite performance of his was as the original Mufasa for which he received a Tony nomination; I particularly find his performance of the song He Lives in You extremely moving.