Jodi Benson
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.
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Acting History
2025
The Wingfeather Saga: The Journey Begins as Nia Wingfeather
2025Lego Disney Princess: Villains Unite as Ariel (voice)
2025Disney Princess Concert: Celebrating 70 Years of Disneyland as Self
2023Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 as Self
2023Once Upon a Studio as Ariel (voice)
2023Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest as Ariel (voice)
2023The Little Mermaid as Market Vendor
2022The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus as Lala Doo-Da (voice)
2022The Wingfeather Saga as Nia
2019The Little Mermaid Live! as Herself / Ariel / Vanessa (voice)
2019Martha as Eve
2018Ralph Breaks the Internet as Ariel (voice)
2018Howard as Self / Ariel (voice) / Doria Hudson
2017Broadway: The Next Generation as Self
2015Star vs. the Forces of Evil as Singing Teacher (voice)
2014Clarence as Diana (voice)
2013Sofia the First: The Floating Palace as Ariel (voice)
2012Secret of the Wings as Healing Fairy (voice)
2011Hawaiian Vacation as Barbie (voice)
2011The Little Engine That Could as Jillian (voice)
2010Beyond Beauty: The Untold Stories Behind the Making of Beauty and the Beast as Self
2010Toy Story 3 as Barbie (voice)
2010Ken's Dating Tips: #31 Play Hard to Get as Barbie (voice)
2009Waking Sleeping Beauty as Self - Ariel (voice) (archive footage)
2008The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning as Ariel (voice)
2007Enchanted as Sam
2007CN Invaded Part 4: Strange Trout from Outer Space/Cheese Orbs as Patsy Smiles / Jane Doe (voice)
2006Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' as Self
2006Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess as Ariel (voice)
2005Disney Princess: A Christmas of Enchantment as Ariel (voice)
2005Once Upon a Halloween as Ariel (voice) (archive sound)
2005Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party as Ariel (voice)
2005Camp Lazlo as Patsy Smiles / Jane Doe / Almondine (voice)
2005Camp Lazlo as Patsy Smiles (voice)
2005Camp Lazlo as Almondine / Mommy Lumpus (voice)
2005Camp Lazlo as Patsy Smiles / Jane Doe (voice)
2005Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of Friendship as Ariel (voice)
2005Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from Within as Ariel (voice)
2005Disney Princess Party: Vol. 2: The Ultimate Princess Pajama Jam! as Ariel (voice)
2005Baby Faith: God Made Babies as self
2004Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 1 - Once Upon A Dream as Ariel (voice)
2004Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the Heart as Ariel (voice)
2004Balto III: Wings of Change as Jenna (voice)
2004Baby Faith: God Made Me as Self
2003Mickey's Philharmagic as Ariel (voice, archival)
2003The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
2003Duck Dodgers as Princess Incense (voice)
2003Toying with the Truth: Commandments 9-10 as Leila(voice)
2003A Life and Seth Situation: Commandments 5-6 as Leila(voice)
2003Stolen Jewels, Stolen Hearts: Commandments 7-8 as Leila(voice)
2003The Rest is Yet to Come: Commandments 3-4 as Leila(voice)
2003101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure as Anita (voice)
2003The Not So Golden Calf: Commandments 1-2 as Leila(voice)
2002Joseph: King of Dreams as Asenath (voice)
2002The Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa as Lenee (voice)
2002Balto: Wolf Quest as Jenna (voice)
2001Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse as Ariel (voice)
2001Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure as Lady (voice)
2001Disney's House of Mouse as Ariel (voice)
2001Disney's House of Mouse as Ariel
2001Disney Through The Decades
2000The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea as Ariel (voice)
1999The Crippled Lamb as Abigail/Mary/Laura Lamb
1999Toy Story 2 as Barbie (voice)
1999Hercules: Zero to Hero as Helen of Troy (voice) (archive sound)
1999Batman Beyond as Aquagirl (voice)
1998The Wild Thornberrys as Mother Cheetah (voice)
1998Hercules as Helen of Troy (voice)
1998The Mighty Kong as Ann Darrow (voice)
1997A Christmas Carol as Belle (voice)
1997Flubber as Weebo (voice)
1997Pepper Ann
1997Pepper Ann as Amber O'Malley (voice)
1995Caroline in the City as Mother
1995Mickey's Fun Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World as (voice)
1994Thumbelina as Thumbelina (voice)
1992The Little Mermaid as Ariel (voice)
1992Dance! Workout with Barbie as Barbie
1992P.J. Sparkles as P.J. Sparkles (voice)
1991The Pirates of Dark Water as Tula (voice)
1990Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: The Story of Small Pine as Princess Arabella (voice)
1989The Little Mermaid as Ariel / Vanessa (voice)
1984Hunter as Police Officer
—Rapsittie Street Kids: A Bunny's Tale as Lenee (voice)