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Jodi Benson
Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson

Acting•Born October 10, 1961 (age 64)•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

Toy Story 2

Toy Story 2

1999•Movie•
7.6
Toy Story 3

Toy Story 3

2010•Movie•
7.8
Caroline in the City

Caroline in the City

1995•TV Series•
6.5
Star vs. the Forces of Evil

Star vs. the Forces of Evil

2015•TV Series•
8.4
Clarence

Clarence

2014•TV Series•
8.0
Hunter

Hunter

1984•TV Series•
7.1
The Wild Thornberrys

The Wild Thornberrys

1998•TV Series•
7.0
Batman Beyond

Batman Beyond

1999•TV Series•
8.2

Filmography

2025
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins

as Nia Wingfeather (voice)

Movie
2025
LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2025
Disney Princess Concert: Celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland

as Self

Movie
2023
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20

as Self

Movie
2023
Once Upon a Studio

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2023
Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2023
The Little Mermaid

as Market Vendor

Movie
2022
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus

as Lala Doo-Da (voice)

Movie
2022
The Wingfeather Saga

as Nia (voice)

TV
2019
The Little Mermaid Live!

as Self - Host / Ariel / Vanessa (voice)

Movie
2019
Martha

as Eve

Movie
2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2018
Howard

as Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson

Movie
2015
Star vs. the Forces of Evil

as Singing Teacher (voice)

TV
2014
Clarence

as Diana (voice)

TV
2013
Sofia the First: The Floating Palace

as Queen Emmaline / Ariel (voice)

Movie
2012
Secret of the Wings

as Healing Fairy (voice)

Movie
2011
Hawaiian Vacation

as Barbie (voice)

Movie
2011
The Little Engine That Could

as Jillian (voice)

Movie
2010
Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast

as Self

Movie
2010
Toy Story 3

as Barbie (voice)

Movie
2010
Ken's Dating Tips: #31 Play Hard to Get

as Barbie (voice)

Movie
2009
Waking Sleeping Beauty

as Self - Ariel (voice) (archive footage)

Movie
2008
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2007
Enchanted

as Sam

Movie
2007
CN Invaded Part 4: Strange Trout from Outer Space/Cheese Orbs

as Patsy Smiles / Jane Doe (voice)

Movie
2006
Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'

as Self

Movie
2006
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2005
Disney Princess: A Christmas of Enchantment

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2005
Once Upon a Halloween

as Ariel (voice) (archive sound)

Movie
2005
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2005
Camp Lazlo

as Patsy Smiles / Jane Doe (voice)

TV
2005
Camp Lazlo

as Patsy Smiles (voice)

TV
2005
Camp Lazlo

as Almondine / Mommy Lumpus (voice)

TV
2005
Camp Lazlo

as Patsy Smiles / Jane Doe / Almondine (voice)

TV
2005
Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of Friendship

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2005
Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from Within

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2005
Disney Princess Party: Vol. 2: The Ultimate Princess Pajama Jam!

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2005
Baby Faith: God Made Babies

as self

Movie
2004
Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 1 - Once Upon A Dream

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2004
Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the Heart

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2004
Balto III: Wings of Change

as Jenna (voice)

Movie
2004
Baby Faith: God Made Me

as Self

Movie
2003
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
TV
2003
Duck Dodgers

as Princess Incense (voice)

TV
2003
A Life and Seth Situation: Commandments 5-6

as Leila(voice)

Movie
2003
Stolen Jewels, Stolen Hearts: Commandments 7-8

as Leila(voice)

Movie
2003
Toying with the Truth: Commandments 9-10

as Leila(voice)

Movie
2003
The Rest is Yet to Come: Commandments 3-4

as Leila(voice)

Movie
2003
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure

as Anita (voice)

Movie
2003
The Not So Golden Calf: Commandments 1-2

as Leila(voice)

Movie
2002
The Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa

as Lenee (voice)

Movie
2002
Balto: Wolf Quest

as Jenna (voice)

Movie
2001
Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
2001
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

as Lady (voice)

Movie
2001
Disney's House of Mouse

as Ariel (voice)

TV
2001
Disney Through The Decades
Movie
2000
Joseph: King of Dreams

as Asenath (voice)

Movie
2000
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
1999
The Crippled Lamb

as Abigail/Mary/Laura Lamb

Movie
1999
Toy Story 2

as Barbie (voice)

Movie
1999
Hercules: Zero to Hero

as Helen of Troy (voice) (archive sound)

Movie
1999
Batman Beyond

as Aquagirl (voice)

TV
1998
The Wild Thornberrys

as Mother Cheetah (voice)

TV
1998
Hercules

as Helen of Troy (voice)

TV
1998
The Mighty Kong

as Ann Darrow (voice)

Movie
1997
A Magical Walt Disney World Christmas

as Self

Movie
1997
A Christmas Carol

as Belle (voice)

Movie
1997
Flubber

as Weebo (voice)

Movie
1997
Pepper Ann
TV
1997
Pepper Ann

as Amber O'Malley (voice)

TV
1995
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

as Self

Movie
1995
Caroline in the City

as Mother

TV
1995
Mickey's Fun Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World

as (voice)

Movie
1994
Thumbelina

as Thumbelina (voice)

Movie
1992
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

as Self

Movie
1992
The Little Mermaid

as Ariel (voice)

TV
1992
Dance! Workout with Barbie

as Barbie

Movie
1992
P.J. Sparkles

as P.J. Sparkles (voice)

Movie
1991
The Pirates of Dark Water

as Tula (voice)

TV
1990
Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: The Story of Small Pine

as Princess Arabella (voice)

Movie
1989
The Little Mermaid

as Ariel (voice)

Movie
1984
Hunter

as Police Officer

TV
—
Rapsittie Street Kids: A Bunny's Tale

as Lenee (voice)

Movie
—
Broadway: The Next Generation

as Self

Movie

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayOctober 10, 1961
Place of BirthRockford, Illinois, USA
Popularity1.0