Actor Samuel E. Wright, the recognizable voice behind Sebastian the crab in “The Little Mermaid,” has died. He was 74.

Wright passed away peacefully Monday night at his home in Walden, New York, after a three-year battle with prostate cancer.

Wright also held down theater work and other on-screen roles before Sebastian elevated him to stardom.

He appearing in the musicals “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Pippin” and played a hand in originating the part of Mufasa for the Tony-award winning “Lion King” musical.

Other roles include “Enos,” “All My Children” and “The Cosby Show.” Wright also co-starred with Forest Whitaker in the Clint Eastwood film, “Bird.”

Wright captured the hearts of millions in 1989 when the world heard his voice as Sebastian in the beloved Disney movie “The Little Mermaid”.

Two of the show’s most popular jingles, “Under the Sea” and “Kiss the Girl” were each nominated for Oscar awards and “Under the Sea” took the Academy Award for best original song.

In addition to his roles in the “Little Mermaid” sequels, Wright also lent his voice to the Disney movie, “Dinosaur,” in 2000.

Wright is survived by his wife, Amanda, and their children, Keely, Dee and Sam.