Jodi Benson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 37
- on screen
- 1989–2025
- box office
- $1.82B
- average score
- 68
- Born
- October 10, 1961 (age 64)
- Birthplace
- Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
- Full name
- Jodi Marie Marzorati
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, Singer
- Years active
- 1982-present
- Spouses
- Ray Benson
- Children
- 2
The Best Jodi Benson Movies
The films of Jodi Benson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Toy Story 4 (2019) leads with $1.07B. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $1.07B Toy Story 4 2019 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $529M Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $211M The Little Mermaid 1989 · Family -
Worldwide box office: $2.65M The Mighty Kong 1998 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $627K Secret of the Wings 2012 · Family
Jodi Benson's Career in Numbers
Jodi Benson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jodi Benson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Little Mermaid (1989) to Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Jodi Benson Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 15
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 3
The 2000s were Jodi Benson's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Jodi Benson Movies by Genre
- Animation 12
- Family 7
- Adventure 6
- Comedy 2
- Sci-Fi 1
- Action 1
Animation is the genre Jodi Benson has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of family (7).
Jodi Benson Career Milestones
- First film
- The Little Mermaid 1989
- Biggest box office hit
- Toy Story 4 $1.07B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Toy Story 4 Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite 2025
Jodi Benson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jodi Benson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jodi Benson Movies as an Actor
30- 2025
Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite as Ariel (voice) · Adventure - 2023
LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest as Ariel (voice) · Animation - 2022
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus as Lala Doo-Da (voice) · Animation - 2019 Toy Story 4 Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.07B Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2018 Ralph Breaks the Internet Adventure Worldwide box office: $529M Movie Echo Score: 77
- 2012 Secret of the Wings as Healing Fairy (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $627K
- 2011
Hawaiian Vacation as Barbie (voice) · Comedy - 2011
The Little Engine That Could as Jillian (voice) · Animation - 2010
Ken’s Dating Tips: #31 Play Hard to Get as Barbie (voice) · Animation - 2008
The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning as Ariel (voice) · Family - 2007
CN Invaded Part 4: Strange Trout from Outer Space/Cheese Orbs as Patsy Smiles / Jane Doe (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2005
Once Upon a Halloween as Ariel · Family - 2005
Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from Within as Ariel (voice) · Animation - 2005
Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of Friendship as Ariel (voice) · Animation - 2005
Disney Princess Party: Vol. 2: The Ultimate Princess Pajama Jam! as Ariel (voice) - 2004
Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the Heart as Ariel (voice) · Adventure - 2004
Balto III: Wings of Change as Jenna (voice) · Animation - 2002
101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure as Anita (voice) · Animation - 2002
The Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa as Lenee (voice) · Animation - 2002
Balto: Wolf Quest as Jenna (voice) · Family - 2001
Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse as Ariel (voice) · Comedy - 2001
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure as Lady (voice) · Adventure - 2000
Joseph: King of Dreams as Asenath (voice) · Animation - 2000
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea as Ariel (voice) · Animation - 1999
The Crippled Lamb as Abigail/Mary/Laura Lamb · Family - 1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero as Helen of Troy (voice) (archive sound) · Action - 1998 The Mighty Kong as Ann Darrow (voice) · Adventure Worldwide box office: $2.65M
- 1997
A Christmas Carol as Belle (voice) · Family - 1992
P.J. Sparkles as P.J. Sparkles (voice) · Animation - 1989 The Little Mermaid as Ariel / Vanessa (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $211M
Jodi Benson in Documentaries & Specials
7- 2023
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 as Self · Documentary - 2020
Howard as Self · Biography Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2019
The Little Mermaid Live! as Herself / Ariel / Vanessa (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $2.61M Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2018
Howard as Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson · Music - 2017
Broadway: The Next Generation as Self · Tv movie - 2010
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast as Self · Documentary - 2006
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ as Self · Documentary
Who Is Jodi Benson?
Jodi Benson was born in Rockford, Illinois, U.S. in 1961 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1989, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Jodi Benson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jodi Benson shares the most films with. Jeff Bennett comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Frank Welker (8).
Jodi Benson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jodi Benson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jodi Benson been in?
Jodi Benson is credited on 37 films, from 1989 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jodi Benson's highest-grossing movie?
Toy Story 4 (2019) is Jodi Benson's biggest box office hit, with $1.07B worldwide, ahead of Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) ($529M). Across every film with box office figures, Jodi Benson's movies have made $1.82B.
Jodi Benson's biggest hits What is the best Jodi Benson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jodi Benson's best-rated film is Toy Story 4 (2019) with a score of 80, followed by Howard (2020) (78).
Best Jodi Benson movies, ranked How old is Jodi Benson?
Jodi Benson is 64 years old, born on October 10, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois, U.S..
What is Jodi Benson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jodi Benson's filmography is Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite (2025), in the role of Ariel (voice).
Who does Jodi Benson work with most often?
Jodi Benson shares the most films with Jeff Bennett (11 films), Frank Welker (8 films) and Rob Paulsen (7 films).
The Best Jodi Benson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 37 credits.
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