| Jodi Benson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 10, 1961 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Blue-Brown |
Jodi Benson is an American actor, singer, stage actor, and voice artist who is best known for providing vocals to the character of Ariel in Disney’s 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid. Her film credits also include Dance! Workout with Barbie, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch’s London Adventure, Thumbelina, A Christmas Carol, Flubber, The Mighty Kong, Toy Story 2, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, Joseph: King of Dreams, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure, Balto: Wolf Quest, Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe In Santa, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Balto III: Wings of Change, Enchanted, The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning, The Little Engine That Could, Toy Story 3, and Secret of the Wings. In addition to that, Jodi Benson has been cast in many shows such as The Pirates of Dark Water, Sofia the First, The Little Mermaid, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Caroline in the City, Hercules, Pepper Ann, The Wild Thornberrys, House of Mouse, Batman Beyond, Camp Lazlo, Toy Story Toons, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, The Wingfeather Saga, and The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire.
Born Name
Jodi Marie Marzorati
Nick Name
Jodi
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Rockford, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
Jodi Benson studied at Boylan Central Catholic High School in Rockford, Illinois. After graduating, she got enrolled at Millikin University located in Decatur, Illinois.
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Stage Actor, Voice Artist
Manager
Jodi Benson has been signed with Douglas, Gorman, Rothacker & Wilhelm Inc., Talent Agency, New York City, New York, United States.
Genre
Soundtrack
Instruments
Vocals
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, her net worth has been $5 Million.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jodi Benson has dated –
- Ray Benson (1984-Present) – She got married to actor and singer Ray Benson in the year 1984 and the duo parents 2 children – a son named McKinley Benson and a daughter named Delaney Benson.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Jodi Benson is of Italian descent.
Hair Color
Auburn
Eye Color
Blue-Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Thin lips
Religion
She was raised in a Catholic household.
Jodi Benson Facts
- She provided vocals to the character of Ariel (the 16-year-old mermaid princess of Atlantica who is fascinated with humans, especially Prince Eric) in the 1989 animated musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid.
- Jodi Benson voiced the character of Lady (an American Cocker Spaniel who is the mother of Scamp, Annette, Collette, and Danielle, and Tramp’s mate) in the 2001 animated direct-to-video musical romance film Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure. This performance got her nominated for an Annie Award in the “Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Feature Production” category.
- She appeared as Sam (Robert’s secretary) in the 2007 live-action/animated musical fantasy romantic comedy film Enchanted, starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, Rachel Covey, and Susan Sarandon.
- As a stage artist, Jodi Benson has been part of productions such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Marilyn: An American Fable, Smile, Sophisticated Ladies, Dangerous Music, Welcome to the Club, Chess, and Crazy for You.
- In 2011, she was named a Disney Legend for her contributions to Disney.
- Benson has done voiceover work for video games like Grandia II, Disney’s Aladdin in Nasira’s Revenge, Ariel’s Story Studio, A Bug’s Life, Kingdom Hearts, Onimusha 3: Demon Siege, Kingdom Hearts II, Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey, Kinect Disneyland Adventures, and Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure.
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