What is Samuel E. Wright's latest movie?

Samuel E. Wright's most recent film is "The Little Mermaid Live!" (2019).

Is Samuel E. Wright a good actor?

Samuel E. Wright has an average audience rating of 3.7/10 across 25 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea, Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess, Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party.

Samuel E. Wright

Q: What is the best movie of Samuel E. Wright?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Samuel E. Wright is "Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea" with a rating of 8.3/10.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

25Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 20, 1946

Birth Place: Camden, South Carolina, USA

About Samuel E. Wright

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.

Samuel E. Wright Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Samuel E. Wright reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Samuel E. Wright's work falls within the Animation genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Samuel E. Wright's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Samuel E. Wright Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Samuel E. Wright's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea (1990) movie poster

★8.3

Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea: Dive with some unforgettable Disney characters as Professor Ludwig Von Drake takes you to a Sing-Along on some watery tu

Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea

1990•Family

★8.2

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess (2006) movie poster

★8.2

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess: With the help of all the Disney Princesses, your child can learn how to "transform" herself into the fairy-tale princess

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess

2006•Animation

★8.0

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party (2005) movie poster

★8.0

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party: It's an enchanted royal tea party, and your little princess is the guest of honor! There, she can sing along with all he

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party

2005•Music

★7.5

Le Marsupilami à Hollywood:

Le Marsupilami à Hollywood

2001•Animation

★7.4

★7.4

The Little Mermaid: This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very hum

The Little Mermaid

1989•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Samuel E. Wright has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2019	The Little Mermaid Live!	Sebastian (archive footage) (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2008	The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning	Sebastian (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2006	Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'	Self (achieve footage)	Flop	Similar →
2006	Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess	Sebastian (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party	Sebastian (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Marsupilami - Les marsupiades	Sebastian	Flop	Similar →
2002	Marsupilami - Le trésor du Marsupilami	Sebastian	Flop	Similar →
2001	Marsupilami - Le rallye du Marsupilami	Sebastian	Flop	Similar →
2001	Le marsupilami dans la Pampa	Sebastian	Flop	Similar →
2001	Le marsupilami à New-York	Sebastian	Flop	Similar →
2001	Le Marsupilami à Hollywood	Sebastian	Super Hit	Similar →
2000	Dinosaur	Kron (voice)	Hit	Similar →
2000	The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea	Sebastian (voice)	Average	Similar →
1996	Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade	Self	Flop	Similar →
1991	Sebastian's Caribbean Jamboree	Sebastian	Flop	Similar →
1991	Sebastian's Party Gras	Sebastian	Flop	Similar →
1991	Separate But Equal	Artis Patterson	Average	Similar →
1990	Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea	Sebastian (archive footage) (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
1989	The Little Mermaid	Sebastian (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1988	Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser	Self - Narrator (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1988	Me and Him	Paramedic 1	Flop	Similar →
1988	Bird	Dizzy Gillespie	Hit	Similar →
1986	The Gift of Amazing Grace	Morris	Flop	Similar →
1985	Brass	Capt. Michael Shore	Flop	Similar →
1979	Hollow Image	Scottie	Flop	Similar →

Samuel E. Wright - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Samuel E. Wright?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Samuel E. Wright is "Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Under the Sea" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Samuel E. Wright acted in?

Samuel E. Wright has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Samuel E. Wright?

Other notable films include "Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess", "Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party", and "Le Marsupilami à Hollywood".