Jodi Benson

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Biography

Recent Role:
Jane Doe on Camp Lazlo
Gender:
Female
Born:
10-19-1961
Birthplace:
Rockford, Illinois, USA
In 1989, Disney gave the world a headstrong, teenage mermaid who could sing, and a star was born. Jodi Benson not only leant her voice to the character of Ariel in Disney's The Little mermaid, but she brought it to life and turned it into a character that even to this day inspires little girls to dream big. However, this role was just the start of her career. After be recognized for her singing talent she went on to knock-out the theater world with countless starring roles that range from Anita in West Side Story to Doria Hudson of Smile, a role which never existed before her. Although she… More became a part of the glamour of Broadway, Disney has always been eager to call on her voice talents from time to time and she has always been eager to say yes. For example, many people may not know that she was the over-peppy Tour Guide Barbie from Disney and Pixar's box-office sequel, Toy Story 2. And you can be certain that anytime somthing new with Ariel is marketed, she's always the one lending the voice.
Outside of entertainment, she is married to Ray Benson-another entertainer-and although their marraige once took a rocky turn, a new-found faith in God helped them restore it. They remained married and now have 2 beautiful children.

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    10 Perfect
    Jodi is such a beautiful girl! My friend claims that she is Jodi's second cousin, and you know what? There are enough facts to prove that she's not lying. hide show

    I absolutely loved Jodi's performnce in The Little Mermaid! She is an amazing singer and voice actress, and she is my idol! Jodi is amazing. I totally wish that I could be half as successful in the voice acting world, or in anything, for that matter. I believe that Miss Benson should be more famous than she is now, and that she should put out a solo album. It would definately be a best seller! Even if no one knew about her they would more likely than not heara song or two on the radio and want more, more, more!

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    KittyEmber Added Oct 6, 2006 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    Does two of the characters i like! hide show

    Jodi Benson is really a good voice actor she is mostly known for her role as Ariel in Little Mermaid and Patsy and Jane Doe from Camp Lazlo she does two different voices on the characters though She uses an older voice for Ariel and a younger voice for Patsy also she does deserve a 1.0 because she really is a good voice actor.

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    Spongeyfan Added Oct 3, 2006 All my reviews
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    10 Perfect
    Gorgeous person on and off the screen hide show

    I have loved Jodi Benson when she was Ariel in
    The Little Mermaid and put a lot of heart and
    Soul into the part and that is why she made the
    Part very famous as well as the underdog that you
    Want to root for! Glad that also she is a Christian
    And her marriage is more stronger than ever and with two
    Beautiful children!

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    JPPT1974 Added May 19, 2006 All my reviews
 

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