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Jodi Benson
Jodi Benson (née Marzorati; born October 10, 1961) is an acclaimed American actress and singer, most recognized for providing the distinct voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), and its sequel, prequel, and several spin-offs. She's also acclaimed for her portrayal of Barbie in the second and third films of the Toy Story franchise and in the Toy Story Toons short Hawaiian Vacation. Beyond these roles, her voice resonates through other notable Disney projects, including Weebo in Flubber, Belle in House of Mouse, among others. She took her talent to the gaming industry as well, lending her voice to the character of EVA in the Metal Gear series. On television, she has voiced characters in Hanna-Barbera's The Pirates of Dark Water, and Cartoon Network's Camp Lazlo. Benson's commendable contributions to Disney led her to become a Disney Legend in 2011. *Benson made her debut in the 1983 Kenny Ortega-directed Marilyn: An American Fable. Some of her Broadway credits include a starring role in the 1986 Broadway musical Smile and Crazy For You, for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She was the resident guest soloist for the Walt Disney Company/Disney Cruise Line and ambassador for feature animation. Even though her scene was cut from the 2022 film Disenchanted, she recently lent her voice to Ariel in the 2022 video game Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Jodi Marie Marzorati
Born: Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: October 10, 1961
Occupations: Actress, Singer
Years Active: 1982-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Ray Benson
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Movies Featuring Jodi Benson
Toy Story 4
Howard
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ken’s Dating Tips: #31 Play Hard to Get
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
The Little Engine That Could
Hawaiian Vacation
Secret of the Wings
Broadway: The Next Generation
Howard
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Balto: Wolf Quest
The Little Mermaid Live!
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure
The Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa
101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure
Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from Within
Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of Friendship
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’
CN Invaded Part 4: Strange Trout from Outer Space/Cheese Orbs
Joseph: King of Dreams
Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the Heart
Once Upon a Halloween
Balto III: Wings of Change
Disney Princess Party: Vol. 2: The Ultimate Princess Pajama Jam!
P.J. Sparkles
The Little Mermaid
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
Hercules: Zero to Hero
The Mighty Kong
The Crippled Lamb
The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning
A Christmas Carol
LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest
Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite
Career Timeline
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2023
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest
Ariel (voice)
2010
Ken’s Dating Tips: #31 Play Hard to Get
Barbie (voice)
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast
Self
2005
Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from Within
Ariel (voice)
Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of Friendship
Ariel (voice)
Once Upon a Halloween
Ariel
Disney Princess Party: Vol. 2: The Ultimate Princess Pajama Jam!
Ariel (voice)
2004
Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the Heart
Ariel (voice)
Balto III: Wings of Change
Jenna (voice)
2002
Balto: Wolf Quest
Jenna (voice)
The Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa
Lenee (voice)
101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure
Anita (voice)
2001
Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Ariel (voice)
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure
Lady (voice)
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