<Tr> <Th> Children </Th> <Td> 3; including Tara Karsian </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Parent (s) </Th> <Td> Maurice Clifton Carroll (father) Kathryn Angela Meagher (mother) </Td> </Tr> <P> Patricia Ann Carroll (born May 5, 1927) is an American actress, voice actress and comedian . She is known for voicing Ursula in The Little Mermaid as well as having a long acting career, including appearances in CBS's The Danny Thomas Show, ABC's Laverne & Shirley, NBC's ER, other guest - starring and series - regular roles on American television as well as voice - acting in several cartoon series . Carroll is an Emmy, Drama Desk and Grammy Award winner and a Tony Award nominee . </P> <P> Carroll was born Patricia Ann Carroll in Shreveport, Louisiana, on May 5, 1927, to Maurice Clifton Carroll and Kathryn Angela (née Meagher) Her family moved to Los Angeles when Pat was five years old and she soon began acting in local productions . She graduated from Immaculate Heart High School and attended Catholic University of America after enlisting in the United States Army as a civilian actress technician . </P>

Who does ursula's voice in the little mermaid