Buddy Hackett voiced Scuttle in Disney’s 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid.
Scuttle is a seagull who considers himself an expert on human objects. Ariel visits him for explanations of items she has collected, but his guesses are often inaccurate. His confident misunderstandings provide comic relief and help connect Ariel’s underwater life with her fascination with the human world.
Buddy Hackett was an American comedian and actor known for his energetic delivery and distinctive voice. His performance gave Scuttle a fast-talking, boastful personality. Scuttle also appears during the film’s later events, when he helps Ariel and her friends respond to Ursula’s plans.
Scuttle is sometimes confused with characters from other versions. In the 2023 film, Scuttle is played by Awkwafina, and the character is reimagined as a northern gannet rather than the animated film’s seagull. Buddy Hackett’s credit belongs specifically to the original English-language voice cast of the 1989 animated feature.