Balto 2: Wolf Quest. Homeschooling has given us some wonderful flexibility and some great life experiences, especially with our son. 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 4.1 Live-action 4.2 Animation 4.3 Direct-to-video 4.4 Video games 4.5 Theme park attractions 5 Discography 6 Awards and nominations 7 References 8 External links Benson was born in New York City to actors Ray Benson and Jodi Benson. On the concert stage, Benson has performed as a concert soloist with symphonies all over the world, including The Boston Pops, The Philly Pops (conductor: Peter Nero), The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (conductor: John Mauceri), The National Symphony (conductor: Marvin Hamlisch), Cleveland, Dallas, Tokyo, and the San Francisco and Chicago Symphonies. Delaney Benson’s age is 19. Tara Strong as melody, the First Daughter of Ariel and Eric. Jodi gives thanks and praise to the Lord for her family, friends, for her loving and amazing husband, Ray Benson, and her precious children; son McKinley Benson and daughter Delaney Benson. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Jodi Benson I remember when John Lasseter called me back in the late 1990s to personally invite me to come be the voice of Barbie in 'Toy Story 2.'. Benson was born and raised in a Catholic environment,[4] graduating from Boylan Central Catholic High School in Rockford, Illinois,[5] and Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. The color of Ariel’s hair was a point of contention amongst the team. [14][15] After hearing the demo for "Part of Your World", she sang a small part of it on tape where it was later sent to Disney executives. Benson also voiced the character Barbie in the 1999 Golden Globe-winning film Toy Story 2, its 2010 Academy Award-winning sequel Toy Story 3, and in the Toy Story cartoon Hawaiian Vacation. The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea. Benson is the resident guest soloist for the Walt Disney Company/Disney Cruise Line and ambassador for feature animation. Those are the qualities that I want to bring to viewers. Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel the mermaid, talks about 'The Little Mermaid' turning 30 and what it feels like to be a Disney legend. Howard was in the middle of pre-production for 'The Little Mermaid,' so he kindly invited all the girls in our cast to audition for the film. - IMDb Mini Biography By: [14][16], Benson at the World of Color Premiere Disney California Adventure, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Annie Award for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Feature Production, Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Disney Princess: The Ultimate Song Collection, Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Female Performer in an Animated Feature Production, "Video: Disney Princess voices, Regis Philbin, Hensons accept their Disney Legends awards at the 2011 D23 Expo", "Little Mermaid star at Boylan fundraiser April 17", "100 reason: Original Ariel voice launched from Millikin", "Just Like a Fish to Water : Jodi Benson made a splash as the voice of Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid,' but she's really hitting her stride in musicals", "Headley, Mauzey, Benson Lead Starry Lineup for CINDERELLA, 5/14", JODI BENSON TO REPRISE HER ROLE AS ARIEL IN ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE OF THE LITTLE MERMAID: LIVE IN CONCERT. She is fourth in the Disney Princess lineup, the first nonhuman princess, and the only princess to become a mother to her own child. I've done a variety of projects in different areas of the entertainment industry. Princess Ariel is the title character of the franchise. Jodi Benson, Other Works Jodi Benson as Princess Ariel, the Daughter of King Triton. She was at the 2012 SYTA conference singing her signature song “Part of Your World” on August 27, 2012. Anything that has to do with Disney and Pixar, I am on board with. So Ariel needs to be me for every project, and if there are any other Ariels floating around out there, it's not necessarily Disney. Benson received a Tony Award and a Helen Hayes Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for creating the starring role of Polly Baker in the Tony Award-winning Broadway Ira Gershwin musical, "Crazy For You". In the episode "Hercules and the Son of Poseidon", Helen dresses as a mermaid for the Homecoming parade, a nod to Jodi Benson's role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid.Unlike her mythological counterpart, this version of Helen of Troy is not the mortal daughter of Zeus and half-sister of Hercules. Short form content creator who rose to fame after appearing as Ariel from The Little Mermaid in a 2019 TikTok video. Jodi gives thanks and praise to the Lord for her family, friends, for her loving and amazing husband, Ray Benson, and her precious children; son McKinley Benson and daughter Delaney Benson. While being a Disney Legend, she also voiced Jane Doe and Patsy Smiles in Cartoon Network's Camp Lazlo. Trivia. All I've been a part of has been thanks to the Disney company: the job, experience, travel, opportunities have come thanks to Disney. For me, I was able to make that statement of faith early on when my career began, so there weren't really a lot of surprises. In the Guideposts Junction video series, one character jokingly asked if Jodi knew anything about mermaids. Benson also played the Queen in a one-night concert version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella at the Nashville Symphony Orchestra in May 2010.[10]. We had every intention of putting him back into a traditional school setting, but we just really couldn't find the right match for him. She started majoring in Law at Millikin University, but after one semester she changed her major and became one of the first students in the BFA program for musical theater. Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid', surprises a superfan bride at her wedding reception and sings 'Part Of Your World'. The thing that I enjoy about animation is the fact that it is unbridled, and there are no boundaries; when you are in the room, you don't have to focus on your clothing, make-up, hair, your choreography or your blocking; you really do have total freedom. I really like worship music. Benson was born and raised in a Catholic environment, graduating from Boylan Central Catholic High School in Rockford, Illinois, and Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. An article originally published in 2013 by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Associationsaid the couple "live north of Atl… Evan had the chance to read Jodi Benson at GalaxyCon - and read her the a letter about how much she means to him. I can only speak for my husband and myself, but we don't feel like we could do any of this parenting without our faith. Connecting with the kids is a great joy for me. She appears as Sam (Patrick Dempsey's assistant) in Disney's feature film Enchanted (2007) as a real person - with legs!Ms. Publicity Listings I love working with talented young performers. She couldn't have been more lovely. To protect her from a sea witch, Ariel's daughter is not allowed in the ocean; but when she becomes 12, she runs away to an adventure under the sea. Jodi Benson (born Jodi Marie Marzorati; October 10, 1961) is an American actress, voice actress and singer.She is best known for providing both the speaking and the singing voice of Disney's Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid and its sequel, prequel, and television series spinoff. I am really committed to my faith journey, and I am committed to my family. I am a follower of Jesus. She also has developed magic in season 2 (episode 9) to save her world. Ariel is the seventh-born daughter of King Triton and Queen Athena of an underwater kingdom of merfolk called Atlantica. For her contributions to Disney, Benson was named a Disney Legend in 2011.[2]. With Tara Strong, Pat Carroll, Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright. [citation needed] Benson also sings "Disneyland" on a compilation CD called Unsung Musicals. Ms. Benson is honored to be the resident guest soloist for the Walt Disney Company/Disney Cruise Line and ambassador for feature animation. (2004), for the Cartoon Network, The Little Mermaid (1992), Batman Beyond (1999), "The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy", The Wild Thornberrys (1998), "Barbie", Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999) and P.J. Other Broadway credits include: creating the starring role of Doria Hudson in the Howard Ashman-Marvin Hamlisch musical, "Smile", Betty Bursteter in Cy Coleman's "Welcome to the Club" and Virginia in Kenny Ortega's "Marilyn: An American Musical". She has starred in the Kennedy Center Honors for Ginger Rogers, The 25th Anniversary of Walt Disney, Central Park Disney Spectacular and Disney's 100 Years of Magic. Loves to snow ski, hike, go to the movies, go bowling, read, and travel. She joined the "2013 Spring Pops" on May 14–15, 2013 as a guest soloist with the Boston Pops. "Jodi Benson, original voice of Ariel, to appear in ABC's "The Little Mermaid Live! After rejoicing over the birth of their daughter Melody, Ariel and Eric must face a new threat from Ursula's revengeful sibling Morgana - a threat that forces them to hide Melody's true mermaid heritage. Auli'i Cravalho plays her in The Little Mermaid Live!.Ariel is the seventh-born and the youngest daughter of King Triton and the late Queen Athena of the merfolk, and over the course of the original film becomes human and marries Eric, a human prince. Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson) – is the youngest daughter of the sea king.She loves singing and going on adventures. I have no power or strength of my own. Internationally, Ms. Benson has had the honor of sharing the stage with her husband, Ray Benson, in the European premiere of Ira Gershwin's "My One and Only", starring as Miss Edythe Herbert. I have a lot of mermaid stuff. She starred in the Kennedy Center Honors for Ginger Rogers, and in Disney's Premiere in Central Park with Pocahontas, The Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Spectacular and Disney's 100 Years of Magic. Back then, doing animated voices meant your career was done - it was looked down upon. I was the original voice of Mattel's Barbie for an '80s claymation workout video. Let's all come up with a solution together.' On the concert stage, Ms Benson has performed as a concert soloist with symphonies all over the world: The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, The National Symphony, Cleveland, Dallas, Tokyo Philharmonic, San Francisco and Chicago, to name a few. For Warner Brothers, she created the spirited voice of Thumbelina, a Don Bluth animated feature, Thumbelina (1994), with songs by Barry Manilow. Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel, explains why. Both Jodi Benson (voice of Ariel) and Pat Carroll (voice of Ursula) said they stole elements of their delivery from the way Howard Ashman performed the songs. Official Sites, Received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical and a. The 19-year-old tiktok star was born in United States. Other Broadway credits include a starring role in the 1986 Broadway musical Smile, where she introduced a song called "Disneyland". The two had just worked together in the Broadway show Smile until its run ended early. The lyrics are almost like a prayer, so it's my go-to. Krysten’s father knew that Little Mermaid was her all-time favorite movie. In the art of animation and voiceover work, you can pretty much work from anywhere. I think good entertainment makes you feel something... it can be a variety of different feelings. He thought that if he could get Jodi to sing at his daughter’s wedding, that it would be the fairy tale wedding that she had always dreamed of. They are my family. She describes the song "Disneyland" at the "Smile" Reunion concert held on Sept. 22, 2014, "This is the first piece of the puzzle of my life, the first step of the journey, so to speak". In 1989, Benson appeared in the Broadway musical, Welcome to the Club, alongside Samuel E. Wright, who performed the voice for Sebastian the Crab in The Little Mermaid. I can't sing, perform, do anything apart from Christ. Benson seems incapable of escaping her Little Mermaid legacy. She is voiced by Jodi Benson and was designed by Glen Keane. After doing just a little bit of research, he found out that the actress who gave the Little Mermaid her voice was Jodi Benson. [12] She also made a special appearance in ABC's 2019 live musical spectacular The Little Mermaid Live! They have two children, McKinley and Delaney. Actress Jodi Benson and daughter Delaney Benson and son McKinley Benson attend the 'Cinderella II: Dreams Come True' Hollywood Premiere on February 23, … In early 1988, Benson won the role of Ariel. 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Jodi's recent projects include The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008), The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea (2000) as Ariel, Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure (2001) as Lady, 101 Dalmatians 2: Patch's London Adventure (2002) as Anita, Dreamwork's animated movie Joseph: King of Dreams (2000) as his wife Asenath starring Ben Affleck and in Balto: Wolf Quest (2002) and Balto III: Wings of Change (2004) as Jenna for Universal Studios. I did start collecting a lot before I had children because I didn't know if I would have a boy or a girl. My daughter and I had the pleasure of seeing Jodi Benson as the narrator in the Candlelight Processional last year, as well as in 2010. It was princess-related, and coming from a smaller area in Illinois and wanting to do something greater than myself in Broadway, that was a film that I could really relate to. She also gave voice to the spirited "Weebo" in Disney's live action Flubber, starring Robin Williams. She appeared as Patrick Dempsey’s assistant Sam in Disney’s live-action feature film Enchanted. So when they call, I jump. Jodi Benson, a native of Rockford, Illinois, has received worldwide recognition and critical acclaim as the voice of Ariel in the Academy Award-winning Walt Disney animated feature film, The Little Mermaid (1989), as well as the bubbly voice of Tour Guide Barbie in Disney's Toy Story 2 (1999), winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture. Attended Millikin University in Decatur, IL, Was nominated for Broadway's 1992 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for "Crazy for You.". It was Ashman's first Disney project. In 1987, Howard Ashman, the lyricist of Smile, would go on to write the lyrics for The Little Mermaid. I want to live outside of the box, and I definitely don't want to put God in a box, so I want to be able to dream big and kind of let that go of my small-mindedness. I love working for Disney! Before her audition for The Little Mermaid, she was primarily a stage actress. That is where my heart and family are. We have a different working-out-of the-box family, but we do make it work, obviously with God's grace, and we are very grateful for that. 2001 7+ 1h 15m Family Features. G. August 19, 2000. Ray Benson Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Ray Benson (born March 16, 1951) is the front man of the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel.In 1970, Benson, a Jewish native of Philadelphia, formed Asleep at the Wheel with friends Lucky Oceans and Leroy Preston. Is there anything that we can do as parents to help you? [7] They have two children, McKinley and Delaney. Gave birth to her second child, a daughter called Delaney (2001), Was actually the first person considered to voice the part of Belle in Disney's, Has voiced two heroines in animated feature films based on fairy tales by, Appeared as part of a cast/crew panel discussion at the premiere of a revival/promotional screening of the 1989 Disney classic. (Dorothy Chandler Pavillion), Eliza Doolittle in "My Fair Lady" (Alex Theater) and as Florence Vassey in "Chess" (Long Beach Civic Light Opera) for which she won the Drama-Logue Award for Best Actress.Jodi can be heard on over a dozen recordings and has a 6-part DVD series entitled "Baby Faith" from the creators of "Baby Einstein". Also Voiced as Young Melody, Baby Anderdale & Young Anderdale (Along with Eric Bauza). Jodi Benson on Instagram: “Happy 18th Birthday to our amazing daughter ️Delaney...you are so loving, brave, courageous, funny, kind, tenacious, loyal, generous & quick…”. I think God calls and encourages us to dream big, but sometimes we put God in a box in a very small way, when God wants us to look outside the box. My husband really brought me to the Lord when I was 18 and I am so lucky to have a platform through the studio. I am overwhelmed when I meet kids who struggle with terminal illnesses. It settles my soul. We work better as a team. [8] An article originally published in 2013 by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association said the couple "live north of Atlanta, GA."[9]. I pretty much came out of the womb singing. Jodi gives thanks and praise to the Lord for her family, friends, for her loving and amazing husband, Ray Benson, and her precious children; son McKinley Benson and daughter Delaney Benson. Her animated TV series include the Emmy Award-winning Camp Lazlo for the Cartoon Network, The Little Mermaid, Batman Beyond, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, The Wild Thornberrys, Barbie, Hercules: Zero to Hero, P. J. Sparkles, and the series Sofia the First for Disney. The Mighty Kong featured one scene in which the lead female character (whose voice she provided), swam through the water, her hair flowin… I grew up with 'Cinderella.' |  She is best known for providing both the speaking and the singing voice of Princess Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid and its sequel, prequel, and television series spinoff. I homeschool, so the start of the day is reading Bible scripture, memorization, and prayer. I think I sang all the time. jodi.benson. I love meeting them backstage or at a signing event. Trivia (2) Composer. 6. Gets me back on track. Delaney Jodi Benson (born June 16, 2001) is an American actress, voice actress and singer. [3] Her other projects include Tinkerbell: Secret of the Wings, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure, 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure, Balto II: Wolf Quest, and Balto III: Wings of Change. Half-dog, half-wolf Balto (voiced by Maurice LaMarche) and his wife proudly put their pups up for adoption to humans, but when nobody takes daughter Aleu because she looks too much like a wolf, she runs away to search for her place in the world. Jodi Benson, Actress: Toy Story 3. Of all the narrators we have ever seen, she is by far our favorite and not just because we love Ariel and The Little Mermaid, but because every performance she gives is … As the parent myself, I really appreciate the positive messages that this animated series is trying to put out there. Ever since the kids were babies, we have treated them with respect. Getting Started | Contributor Zone ». My husband and I have been married for almost 30 years, and we homeschool our kids. Since he had no contact with the Disney, he would need to work really hard to get in touch with Jodi. She also voiced the character Tula in Fox's animated series The Pirates of Dark Water. Jodi Benson Also Voiced Evil Ariel, Ariel is Cursed by Gaxilerous' Magic. Since she was 16-years-old in her debut, The Little Mermaid, and the beginning of Auradonwas 20 years ago, that means that she is now 36-years-old. Half-dog, half-wolf Balto (voiced by Maurice LaMarche) and his wife proudly put their pups up for adoption to humans, but when nobody takes daughter Aleu because she looks too much like a wolf, she runs away to search for her place in the world. Children—and adults—often identify with Ariel’s longing for something different, something seemingly out of reach, Benson said. People around me knew where my husband Ray and I stood as far as my faith went. I think God must have had something in mind for me that was not on my radar when I first started out in New York. She had a son, McKinley, and a daughter, Delaney, with her husband Ray Benson. We are the mom and dad for sure, but we look for opportunities for us to sit down and say, 'How are things going for you? On June 6, 2016, Benson performed the role of Ariel at the Hollywood Bowl's concert performance of The Little Mermaid. For Warner Bros., she created the voice of Thumbelina in 1994, a Don Bluth animated feature film with songs by Barry Manilow. The Little Mermaid. I am blessed to perform in the studio and on the concert stage. Won the Drama-Logue Award for Best Actress for playing Florence Vassey in Chess. So that was my go-to Disney film, definitely. She was awarded the Flo Towson Music Achievement Scholarship. Verified. I was very flattered when Disney Junior reached out and invited me to come voice Ariel for this special primetime edition of 'Sofia the First.' Starring: Maurice LaMarche, Jodi Benson, Lacey Chabert. What I look for in a project or partner is integrity and character; I love the concept of family entertainment and crosses over the generations, where you can sit kids with their grandparents and everyone has a good time. Ms. Benson is honored to be the resident guest soloist for the Walt Disney Company/Disney Cruise Line and ambassador for feature animation. From the 1989 film. Jodi Marie Benson (née Marzorati; born October 10, 1961)[1] is an American actress and singer. [13], In late 1986, Benson first heard of the audition for The Little Mermaid through lyricist and playwright Howard Ashman. I always look over and see him connecting to someone who needs to talk or needs some support. She also gave life to the spirited Weebo in Disney's live action Flubber (1997), starring Robin Williams. And then we moved to Georgia and again couldn't find the right match. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. [6] He knew she would be the perfect fit for the role and that she would be a great replica of Ariel. is more feminist than you might think. Benson can be heard on over a dozen recordings and has a six-part DVD series entitled Baby Faith from the creators of Baby Einstein. The video went on to garner more than 1 million views on the platform. Directed by Jim Kammerud, Brian Smith, Bill Speers. Benson has been the guest artist for the Candlelight Processional for five years at Walt Disney World including December 10–13, 2012.[11]. |  Associated With She, like Mandy Moore , provided voices for characters in the Kingdom Hearts video game in 2002. Watch trailers & learn more. So I saved everything. I have a studio at my house, and there is a sister studio for Disney which is about 45 minutes away, and we haven't dropped a beat. 5. When I do my concerts, you have got to think about everything else; so you have got to think about your gown, your hair, your body, and how you present yourself on stage. In 1992, Benson received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Polly Baker in Crazy For You. [4] The two of them later married in 1984. My husband has a gift for reaching out to people in need. In Los Angeles, Ms. Benson starred in the critically-acclaimed Reprise/UCLA production of "Babes in Arms" as Bunny, Nellie Forbush in "South Pacific" (Pasadena Civic), "Flora the Red Menace" (Pasadena Playhouse), Ado Annie in "Oklahoma!" Sparkles (1992), as well as many others. I was doing a Broadway musical called 'Smile' with Howard Ashman and Marvin Hamlisch in 1984/5 when it abruptly closed. 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