Person
Jodi Benson
Acting · Born 1961-10-10 · Rockford, Illinois, USA
Biography
Jodi Marie Benson (born Jodi Marie Marzorati on October 10, 1961) is an American voice actress and soprano singer. She is best known for providing both the speaking and the singing voices of Disney's Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid and its sequels. In 2002 and 2006, she reprised the role of Ariel in the English versions of the Kingdom Hearts series. Most recently Benson voiced the high-profile animated character Barbie in the 1999 movie Toy Story 2 and the 2010 movie Toy Story 3. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jodi Benson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Batman Beyond
Aquagirl (voice)
Hunter
Police Officer
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Singing Teacher (voice)
Toy Story 2
Barbie (voice)
Clarence
Diana (voice)
Pepper Ann
1997
Toy Story 3
Barbie (voice)
Disney's House of Mouse
Ariel (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys
Mother Cheetah (voice)
Caroline in the City
Mother
Filmography
- 2025The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey BeginsNia Wingfeather (voice)
- 2025LEGO Disney Princess: Villains UniteAriel (voice)
- 2025Disney Princess Concert: Celebrating 70 Years of DisneylandSelf
- 2025Two ShipsExecutive Producer
- 2023Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20Self
- 2023Once Upon a StudioAriel (voice)
- 2023Lego Disney Princess: The Castle QuestAriel (voice)
- 2023The Little MermaidMarket Vendor
- 2022The Boss Baby: Christmas BonusLala Doo-Da (voice)
- 2022The Wingfeather SagaNia (voice)
- 2019The Little Mermaid Live!Self - Host / Ariel / Vanessa (voice)
- 2019MarthaEve
- 2018Ralph Breaks the InternetAriel (voice)
- 2018HowardSelf / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson
- 2015Star vs. the Forces of EvilSinging Teacher (voice)
- 2014ClarenceDiana (voice)
- 2013Sofia the First: The Floating PalaceQueen Emmaline / Ariel (voice)
- 2012Secret of the WingsHealing Fairy (voice)
- 2011Hawaiian VacationBarbie (voice)
- 2011The Little Engine That CouldJillian (voice)
- 2010Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the BeastSelf
- 2010Toy Story 3Barbie (voice)
- 2010Ken's Dating Tips: #31 Play Hard to GetBarbie (voice)
- 2009Waking Sleeping BeautySelf - Ariel (voice) (archive footage)
- 2008The Little Mermaid: Ariel's BeginningAriel (voice)
- 2007EnchantedSam
- 2007CN Invaded Part 4: Strange Trout from Outer Space/Cheese OrbsPatsy Smiles / Jane Doe (voice)
- 2006Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'Self
- 2006Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly PrincessAriel (voice)
- 2005Disney Princess: A Christmas of EnchantmentAriel (voice)
- 2005Once Upon a HalloweenAriel (voice) (archive sound)
- 2005Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea PartyAriel (voice)
- 2005Camp LazloPatsy Smiles / Jane Doe (voice)
- 2005Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of FriendshipAriel (voice)
- 2005Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from WithinAriel (voice)
- 2005Disney Princess Party: Vol. 2: The Ultimate Princess Pajama Jam!Ariel (voice)
- 2005Baby Faith: God Made Babiesself
- 2004Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 1 - Once Upon A DreamAriel (voice)
- 2004Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the HeartAriel (voice)
- 2004Balto III: Wings of ChangeJenna (voice)
- 2004Baby Faith: God Made MeSelf
- 2003The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
- 2003Duck DodgersPrincess Incense (voice)
- 2003A Life and Seth Situation: Commandments 5-6Leila(voice)
- 2003Stolen Jewels, Stolen Hearts: Commandments 7-8Leila(voice)
- 2003Toying with the Truth: Commandments 9-10Leila(voice)
- 2003The Rest is Yet to Come: Commandments 3-4Leila(voice)
- 2003101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London AdventureAnita (voice)
- 2003The Not So Golden Calf: Commandments 1-2Leila(voice)
- 2002The Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in SantaLenee (voice)
- 2002Balto: Wolf QuestJenna (voice)
- 2001Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of MouseAriel (voice)
- 2001Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's AdventureLady (voice)
- 2001Disney's House of MouseAriel (voice)
- 2001Disney Through The Decades
- 2000Joseph: King of DreamsAsenath (voice)
- 2000The Little Mermaid II: Return to the SeaAriel (voice)
- 1999The Crippled LambAbigail/Mary/Laura Lamb
- 1999Toy Story 2Barbie (voice)
- 1999Hercules: Zero to HeroHelen of Troy (voice) (archive sound)
- 1999Batman BeyondAquagirl (voice)
- 1998The Wild ThornberrysMother Cheetah (voice)
- 1998HerculesHelen of Troy (voice)
- 1998The Mighty KongAnn Darrow (voice)
- 1997A Magical Walt Disney World ChristmasSelf
- 1997A Christmas CarolBelle (voice)
- 1997FlubberWeebo (voice)
- 1997Pepper Ann
- 1995Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas ParadeSelf
- 1995Caroline in the CityMother
- 1995Mickey's Fun Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World(voice)
- 1994ThumbelinaThumbelina (voice)
- 1992Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas ParadeSelf
- 1992The Little MermaidAriel (voice)
- 1992Dance! Workout with BarbieBarbie
- 1992P.J. SparklesP.J. Sparkles (voice)
- 1991The Pirates of Dark WaterTula (voice)
- 1990Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: The Story of Small PinePrincess Arabella (voice)
- 1989The Little MermaidAriel (voice)
- 1984HunterPolice Officer
- —Rapsittie Street Kids: A Bunny's TaleLenee (voice)
- —Broadway: The Next GenerationSelf
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