Who is Julie Benz?

Julie Benz is an American actress who has been involved in the entertainment industry from 1990 to date. She is best known for her roles in the TV series ‘Angel’ where she played Darla and in ‘Dexter’ as Rita Bennett. Initially, she started her career as a figure skating and after working for many years she quit and made her career in acting.

She first started playing in theatres and then played in films with a small role. Her performance was very praised and appreciated by audiences. Julie’s debut film was ‘Two Evil Eyes’ and her debut TV appearance was ‘Hi Honey, I’m Home!’ Her performance in various series and films earned her various nominations and prestigious awards.

Quick Info
Full NameJulie Marie Benz
Birth DateMay 1, 1972
Birth PlacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FatherGeorge Benz Jr.
MotherJoanne Marie
Age52 years old
HoroscopeTaurus
NationalityAmerican
ReligionChristianity
Height5 feet and 4 inches (163cm/1.63m)
Weight56 kg (123lbs)
Body Measurement35-24-35 inches
EyesBlue
HairBlonde
HusbandRich Orosco
Net Worth$8 million

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When was Julie Benz Born?

Julie Benz was born on May 1, 1972, with the name Julie Marie Benz, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of father George Benz Jr. and mother Joanne Marie. Her father is a professional surgeon whereas her mother is a professional figure skater. She is currently 52 years old with a Taurus sun sign.

What is Julie Benz’s nationality?

Julie Benz holds an American nationality and as per her religion, she follows Christianity. Besides this, she stands 5 feet and 4 inches (163cm/1.63m) tall and weighs 56 kg (123lbs). Her body measurements are 35-24-35 inches respectively. She has a pair of blue colored eyes with blonde hair color complimenting her slim body figure.

Which high school did Julie Benz attend?

Julie Benz’s family moved and settled in Murrysville when she was two years old. She then took lessons in ice skating when she was three years old. For high school education, she chose Franklin Regional High School located in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. When she was sixteen years old, she participated in the U.S. Championships in junior ice dancing and then ranked in 13th position with her skating partner David.

After a year, she fractured in her right leg and it compelled her to stop skating. She then decided to get involved in local theatre. She then graduated from New York University in acting in 1993.

When did Julie Benz marry actor John Kassir?

Julie Benz was in a marriage relationship with actor John Kassir on May 30, 1998. Unfortunately, the couple filed for divorce in 2007. Later, she engaged to Rich Orosco and married him on May 5, 2012.

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Is Julie Benz active on Social Media Platforms?

Julie Benz has active social media accounts. Her Instagram account (@juliebenzmft) has 250.7 thousand followers and her Twitter handle (@juliebenz) has 255.3 thousand followers. Likewise, her Facebook account has 609.2 thousand followers.

What was Julie Benz’s first TV series role?

Julie Benz landed her first in the 1991 series ‘Hi Honey, I’m Home!’ as Babs Nielson. She then appeared in an episode of ‘Married… with Children’ as Sascha in 1994. She also featured in the television film ‘The Barefoot Executive’ in 1995 and in ‘Hearts Adrift’ in 1996. From 1995 to 1997 she appeared in an episode of various series like ‘Step by Step,’ ‘Hang Time,’ ‘Boy Meets World,’ ‘Diagnosis: Murder,’ ‘The Single Guy,’ ‘Sliders,’ ‘The Big Essay,’ ‘A Walton Easter,’ and ‘Fame L.A. In 1997, she appeared in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ as a guest role named Darla.

Though it was a small role seeing her good performance, her part was extended to a few more episodes which helped her to become famous. She appeared in more series with more roles like ‘Ask Harriet,’ ‘Payne,’ ‘The King of Queens,’ ‘Roswell’, and ‘Satan’s School for Girls. Likewise, at that time Julie was already popular, so she was cast to play the role of Darla in the Buffy spin-off series ‘Angel’ in 2000. During those times she was mostly seen in different television films like ‘The Long Shot: Believe in Courage,’ ‘Lackawanna Blues,’ ‘Locusts: The 8th Plague’, and ‘Circle of Friends.’

What was Julie Benz’s breakthrough role in 2006?

Furthermore, she got her main breakthrough moment in 2006 when she was cast to play a min lead in the crime drama mystery TV series ‘Dexter’ as Rira Bennett. This series ran till 2010. Through this series, she was nominated for many awards and also won a few for her great performance. Over the upcoming years, she appeared in many other series like ‘Desperate Housewives,’ ‘Uncorked,’ ‘Royal Pains,’ ‘A Gifted Man,’ ‘Taken: The Search for Sophie Parker,’ ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and many more. She also starred in the main role in ‘Defiance’ as Amanda Rosewater, in ‘No Ordinary Family’ as Stephanie Powell, and in ‘Training Day as Holly Butler. Recently in 2019, she appeared in a recurring role in a series named ‘On Becoming a God in Central Florida’ and in the television film ‘V. C. Andrews’ Heaven.’

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What was Julie Benz’s debut film?

Talking about her film career, Julie Benz made her debut film in 1990 Italian-American horror film named ‘Two Evil Eyes.’ She was then seen in an uncredited role in the 1996 film ‘Black Sheep.’ Between 1997 to 2000 she appeared in numerous films like ‘Inventing the Abbotts,’ ‘Dirt Merchant,’ ‘Jawbreaker,’ and ‘Bad Girls from Valley High.’ Likewise, she was also seen in the romantic comedy movie ‘The Brothers’ in 2001 and featured in the video sequel Disney film ‘George of the Jungle 2’ in 2003.

She played the role in the film ‘Saw 5’ as Brit. Benz had a supporting role in ‘Punisher: War Zone’ and ‘Rambo’ in 2008. The next year, she was seen in two films named ‘The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day’ and ‘Kidnapping Caitlynn.’ Meanwhile, she was also cast in ‘Bedrooms’ in 2010, ‘Answers to Nothing’ in 2011, ‘Supremacy’ in 2014,’ and ‘Circle’ in 2015. Her recent films are ‘Heavenhurst’ in 2016 and ‘Foster Boy’ in 2019.

Which awards has Julie Benz won?

Julie Benz won the Satellite Award under the category Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in ‘Dexter’ in 2006. Likewise, she received the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for the same series in 2010.

What is the Net Worth of Julie Benz?

Julie Benz is internationally famous for her roles in movies and TV series. She has earned a handsome amount of money as well. Her current net worth is estimated to be $8 million.

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