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 Who was considered for The Little Mermaid?

Bea Arthur
Directors Ron Clements and John Musker had the actress in mind to voice the sea witch, Ursula, in the Disney animated classic.
Actor who got the part: Pat Carroll

Joan Collins
Lyricist Howard Ashman, a huge "Dynasty" fan, had Joan Collins in mind to voice Ursula, the sea witch.
Actor who got the part: Pat Carroll

Nancy Marchand
The great Broadway actress and a star of "The Sopranos" was considered to voice the role of Ursula, the sea witch.
Actor who got the part: Pat Carroll

Charlotte Rae
The Broadway and TV star was among the actresses considered to voice the role of Ursula the sea witch.
Actor who got the part: Pat Carroll

Elaine Stritch
Howard Ashman, the Disney animated film's lyricist, clashed with the great Broadway star Stritch. The actress was let go from voicing the role of Ursula, even though the production design team had begun creating character designs with Stitch in mind.
Actor who got the part: Pat Carroll



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