Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett (1924–2003) was an American comedian and actor known for his energetic delivery, distinctive voice, and quick-witted humor. He appeared in films such as The Music Man, It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, and The Love Bug, and also provided the voice of Scuttle in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Hackett was one of Las Vegas’s top nightclub headliners for decades and also found success on Broadway, winning the 1955 Donaldson Award for his performance in Lunatics and Lovers. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and, in 2003, was posthumously honored with the Disney Legends Award for his contributions to the studio, including his beloved turn as Scuttle.