Catalog

Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson (née Marzorati; born October 10, 1961) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for providing the voice of Ariel in Disney's ''The Little Mermaid'' (1989), as well as in its sequel, prequel, and television series spin-off, along with many other Disney works. Benson is also known for her portrayal of Barbie in the second and third films of the ''Toy Story'' franchise (1999, 2010), and in the ''Toy Story Toons'' short ''Hawaiian Vacation'' (2011). For her contributions to Disney, Benson was named a "Disney Legend" in 2011.

Benson was born and raised in a Catholic family. She graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School in Rockford, Illinois, and Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.

Benson's other notable voice roles in Disney projects include Weebo in ''Flubber'' (1997), Belle (taking over for Paige O'Hara) in ''House of Mouse'' (2001–03), Lady (who was originally voiced by Barbara Luddy) in ''Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure'' (2001) and Anita Radcliffe (originally voiced by Lisa Davis) in ''101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure'' (2003); she also appeared as Sam in the live-action Disney film ''Enchanted'' (2007). Outside of Disney, Benson's film credits include Don Bluth's ''Thumbelina'' (1994), ''Balto II: Wolf Quest'' (2002), and ''Balto III: Wings of Change'' (2004); on television, she voiced the character of Tula in Hanna-Barbera's ''The Pirates of Dark Water'' (1991–93), and Jane Doe and Patsy Smiles in Cartoon Network's ''Camp Lazlo'' (2005–08). In video games, Benson provided the voice of EVA in the ''Metal Gear'' series (2004–10), performing under the pseudonym Suzetta Miñet. Provided by Wikipedia