Jodi Benson Wiki, Net Worth, Real Name, Age

Jodi Benson, born on October 10, 1961, in Rockford, Illinois, is an acclaimed American actress, singer, and voice artist. Recognized primarily for her iconic role as the voice of Princess Ariel in Disney's "The Little Mermaid," Benson's career spans films, TV series, direct-to-video projects, and video games.

Table of Content

• Jodi Benson's Early Life and Education
• Jodi Benson's Personal Life 
• Jodi Benson's Real Name
• Jodi Benson's Family, Husband and Children
• Jodi Benson's Career Highlights
• Jodi Benson's Awards and Accolades
• Jodi Benson's Net Worth
• Jodi Benson's Physical Appearance
• Jodi Benson's Nationality and Heritage
• Jodi Benson's Current Location
• Jodi Benson's Hometown
• Jodi Benson's Social Media and Public Perception
• Trivia

Early Life and Education

Benson was born and raised in a Roman Catholic household in Rockford, Illinois. Passionate about the arts from a young age, she attended Boylan Central Catholic High School in Rockford. Later, Benson pursued higher education at Millikin University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Personal Life

Jodi Benson married singer/actor Ray Benson in 1984. Together, they have two children: a son named McKinley Benson and a daughter, Delaney Benson. The family currently resides in New York. Jodi and her family are devoted Christians, drawing from her upbringing in a Catholic household.

Real Name 

Jodi Benson’s real name or full name is Jodi Marie Marzorati.

Family Husband and Children

Jodi married Ray Benson in 1984. Ray has been a pillar of support throughout her career, and the couple has shared numerous beautiful moments together, both in the limelight and in private.

Born in 2000, McKenzie Benson is the couple's first child. Over the years, Jodi has occasionally shared snippets about the joys of motherhood and the special bond she shares with her daughter.

Born in 1998, Delaney Benson is the younger of the two Benson children. Jodi often speaks of the happiness and challenges of raising two children while juggling a busy career.

If we talk about her parent, Benson tends to keep her early life and familial connections private. And she respects the privacy of her family so she never disclosed it to the public.

Career Highlights

Voice Acting: Benson is best known for giving voice to Princess Ariel in the 1989 classic "The Little Mermaid." She reprised this role in numerous spin-offs, sequels, and other Disney projects. Her other significant voice roles include "Thumbelina" (1994), "Toy Story 2" (1999), "Toy Story 3" (2010), "Toy Story 4" (2019), and "Ralph Breaks the Internet" (2018).

Film and TV: Apart from her voice roles, Benson also made her mark in live-action films and TV series. Some notable mentions include "Enchanted" (2007) where she played the role of Sam, "Caroline in the City" (1997), and "The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire" (2003).

Video Games: Benson's voice has also graced several video games, including the "Kingdom Hearts" series, "Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey," and "Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion."

Awards and Accolades

For her lasting contribution to the world of Disney, Jodi Benson was honored with the Disney Legend Award in 2011.

Net Worth

As of 2023, Jodi Benson's estimated net worth is $5 million. Her significant earnings come from her extensive career in the entertainment industry, spanning almost five decades.

Physical Appearance

Standing at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 meters), Jodi Benson possesses a graceful stature. Though her exact weight is not specified, she has blue eyes and brown hair, complementing her fair complexion.

Nationality and Heritage

Jodi Benson is of white heritage and American nationality.

Current Location

Jodi Benson and her family currently live in New York, New York, USA.

Hometown

Jodi Benson’s Birth Place and Hometown are Rockford, Illinois, United States of America.

Social Media and Public Perception

Jodi Benson maintains an active online presence, boasting over 70,000 Twitter followers. She also engages with fans on other platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Throughout her career, Benson has remained relatively free from controversies and scandals, a further testament to her professionalism and dedication.

Recently she posted a Book “Part Of My World” in which she shared 30 years of life experience.

Trivia

• Jodi's voice has been a part of various direct-to-video projects such as "Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect" (1990) and “Disney Sing Along Songs.”
• Beyond her professional life, Jodi is known to be a devout Christian and often speaks about her faith.