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name: "Linda Larkin"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/linda-larkin"
fi1m_id: "linda-larkin"
imdb_id: "nm0488306"
tmdb_id: 15829
wikidata_id: "Q2709659"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "20 March 1970"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 69
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-10-05T14:38:13.393098+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Linda Larkin

## Identity

Linda Larkin

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/linda-larkin
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** linda-larkin
- **IMDb ID:** nm0488306
- **TMDB ID:** 15829
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2709659
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Larkin, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2709659, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0488306/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/15829

Actor. Born 20 March 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 20 March 1970, Los Angeles, California, USA
- **Active:** 1992–2018
- **Average Fi1m score:** 69, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 70 (2), 2010s 66 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 65 across 3 titles
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Adventure 2, Animation 2, Comedy 2, Family 2, Romance 2, Fantasy 1
- **Screen time:** 5 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,343m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Larkin, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2709659, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0488306/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/15829

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Aladdin*](https://film.one/film/aladdin.md) (82)

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## Fi1m on Linda Larkin

> Linda Larkin gives Jasmine a clear, likeable speaking voice, even when the writing makes the character explain too much. We value that directness, while finding the romance in *Aladdin* less persuasive than its comedy and songs.

Jasmine speaks plainly in *Aladdin* (1992), even when the screenplay makes her explain more than she needs to. Linda Larkin gives her a likeable directness, and the character’s wishes are seldom difficult to understand. We rate the film highly, with a reservation about the romance that her performance cannot quite overcome. Robin Williams’s Genie is the main attraction, and the songs and elastic animation supply much of the pleasure. Larkin’s quieter contribution is worth noticing alongside them.

Her delivery required a practical adjustment: at Disney’s request, Larkin lowered her naturally high-pitched speaking voice to give Jasmine a more mature, regal sound. It works because she remains approachable; there is no need to make royalty sound permanently occupied with a ceremonial duty. In Ron Clements and John Musker’s film, Scott Weinger supplies Aladdin’s speaking voice, while Lea Salonga sings for Jasmine. That division matters: the warmth of the songs belongs in an assessment of the character, but cannot all be credited to Larkin.

We felt little urgency about Aladdin and Jasmine getting what they wanted, because their conversations kept explaining needs we already understood. The screenplay, credited to Clements, Musker, Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, asks the pair to spend too much time examining themselves. Larkin and Weinger are likeable together, but their directness cannot make all that explanation sound easy. A little less explanation would have given both performances more room for the ease that the spoken scenes need.

Her subsequent work has repeatedly returned to that voice. She reprised Jasmine in *The Return of Jafar* (1994), *Aladdin and the King of Thieves* (1996) and the *Aladdin* television series (1994–1995), then again in *Ralph Breaks the Internet* (2018). Alongside those appearances, the role has continued through games, including the *Kingdom Hearts* series. Sustaining a character across those different formats is a particular skill, though it gives us less basis for judging what Larkin might do outside it. Start with *Aladdin* for her unfussy speaking performance, and accept that the romance is not its strongest reason to watch.

## Biography

Linda Larkin is an American actress best known for providing the speaking voice of Princess Jasmine in the 1992 Disney animated film *Aladdin* and in subsequent sequels, television series and other media featuring the character.

She began her career in 1990 and has appeared in live-action films including *Runaway Bride* (1999). Larkin has reprised the role of Jasmine in projects such as *The Return of Jafar* (1994), *Aladdin and the King of Thieves* (1996), *Ralph Breaks the Internet* (2018) and *Sofia the First* (2013). In 2011 she was named a Disney Legend.

Larkin has been married to actor and musician Yul Vazquez since 2002.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, lindalarkinofficial.com, disney.fandom.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *Ralph Breaks the Internet* (2018), Fi1m 66, as Jasmine (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/ralph-breaks-the-internet.md)
- *Runaway Bride* (1999), Fi1m 58, as Gill's Girlfriend — [page](https://film.one/film/runaway-bride.md)
- *Aladdin* (1992), Fi1m 82, as Jasmine (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/aladdin.md)

## Complete filmography (46)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem* (2026), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Ralph Breaks the Internet* (2018), as Jasmine (voice) — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/ralph-breaks-the-internet.md)
- *Sofia the First: Dear Sofia...A Royal Collection* (2015), as Princess Jasmine (voice)
- *Amok* (2015), as Jen
- *Sofia the First: Ready To Be A Princess* (2013), as Princess Jasmine (voice)
- *Impotent Rage* (2013), Actor
- *Sofia the First* (2013), series, as Princess Jasmine (voice)
- *Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams* (2007), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Joshua* (2007), as Ms. Danforth
- *Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 3 - Perfectly Princess* (2006), as Jasmine (speaking voice)
- *Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party* (2005), as Jasmine (speaking voice)
- *Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess* (2005), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from Within* (2005), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of Friendship* (2005), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Disney Princess Party: Vol. 2: The Ultimate Princess Pajama Jam!* (2005), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Disney Princess Stories Volume One: A Gift from the Heart* (2004), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Knots* (2004), as Annette
- *Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse* (2001), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Miriam Lemle
- *Disney's House of Mouse* (2001), series, as Jasmine (voice)
- *Two Ninas* (2000), as Carrie Boxer
- *Fear of Fiction* (2000), as Liz
- *The Next Best Thing* (2000), as Kelly
- *Runaway Bride* (1999), as Gill's Girlfriend — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/runaway-bride.md)
- *My Girlfriend's Boyfriend* (1999), as Cory
- *Hook'd Up* (1999), Actor
- *Trinity* (1998), series, Actor
- *Hercules* (1998), series, as Jasmine (voice)
- *Basquiat* (1996), as Fan (uncredited)
- *Aladdin and the King of Thieves* (1996), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Fearless Friends* (1996), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Aladdin on Ice* (1995), as Jasmine (voice) (uncredited)
- *New York News* (1995), series, Actor
- *Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Creatures of Invention* (1995), as Jasmine (voice)
- *Mickey's Fun Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World* (1995), as (voice)
- *Disney Princess Collection: Jasmine's Enchanted Tales - The Greatest Treasure* (1995), as Jasmine (voice)
- *The Return of Jafar* (1994), as Princess Jasmine (voice)
- *Aladdin* (1994), series, as Jasmine (voice)
- *The Perfect Woman* (1993), Actor
- *Aladdin* (1992), as Jasmine (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/aladdin.md)
- *The Torkelsons* (1991), series, as Kim
- *Ferris Bueller* (1990), series, as Stacy
- *Wings* (1990), series, as Lisa
- *Zapped Again!* (1990), as Joanne
- *Doogie Howser, M.D.* (1989), series, as Kelly
- *Murder, She Wrote* (1984), series, as Waitress

## Gallery

- ![Linda Larkin](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-52cc5fbe9d0c.jpg) Linda Larkin — John Manard, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/Linda_Larkin_Jonathan_Freeman_Animate%21_Columbus_062026_128.jpg/1280px-Linda_Larkin_Jonathan_Freeman_Animate%21_Columbus_062026_128.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Five actresses who have played Disney Princesses appeared at the Disney Legends Ceremony at the Honda Center on August 11, 2024 to honor Disney animator Mark He](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-06dd3b8bc6ee.jpg) Five actresses who have played Disney Princesses appeared at the Disney Legends Ceremony at the Honda Center on August 11, 2024 to honor Disney animator Mark He — Coolcaesar, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Disney_Princess_Actresses_at_D23_2024.jpg/1280px-Disney_Princess_Actresses_at_D23_2024.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Linda Larkin and Paige O'Hara speaking at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-b3982f86a2b9.jpg) Linda Larkin and Paige O'Hara speaking at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Linda_Larkin_%26_Paige_O%27Hara_%2841738377574%29.jpg/1280px-Linda_Larkin_%26_Paige_O%27Hara_%2841738377574%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Linda Larkin and Paige O'Hara speaking at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-5b84416ca700.jpg) Linda Larkin and Paige O'Hara speaking at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Linda_Larkin_%26_Paige_O%27Hara_%2841738384324%29.jpg/1280px-Linda_Larkin_%26_Paige_O%27Hara_%2841738384324%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Linda Larkin](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-878b2f6a3e6e.jpg) Linda Larkin — Image via TMDB
- ![Linda Larkin](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-1cfba6c3ad55.jpg) Linda Larkin — Image via TMDB
- ![Linda Larkin](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-a60cbadd2685.jpg) Linda Larkin — Image via TMDB
- ![Linda Larkin and Paige O'Hara speaking at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-dbb08aa01b32.jpg) Linda Larkin and Paige O'Hara speaking at the 2018 Phoenix Comic Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f7/Linda_Larkin_%26_Paige_O%27Hara_%2842410870172%29.jpg/1280px-Linda_Larkin_%26_Paige_O%27Hara_%2842410870172%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Linda Larkin at Animate Miami in 2015](https://film.one/media/person/81156/gallery-78241f848362.jpg) Linda Larkin at Animate Miami in 2015 — Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Linda_Larkin_%2823366282802%29.jpg/1280px-Linda_Larkin_%2823366282802%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- Disney Legends 2011: Disney Legends (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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