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Julie Benz Biography
Birth Name:Julie M. Benz
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Appeared in a video supporting the US Campaign for Burma, spreading awareness and helping the country reach freedom and peace
- Has supported the Cancer Research UK, dedicating her time towards cancer research
- Graduated from New York University in 1994
- Sister of champion ice dancers Jennifer and Jeffrey Benz
- Competed in the 1988 U․S․ Figure Skating Championships in Ice Dance, where she placed 13th
- Quote: "(On her charcter Darla on "Angel") "She was just so wonderful to play and I think she was colored by every level of emotion that she experienced․""
- Originally auditioned for the role of Buffy in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer․"
Awards
- 2006Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
- 2008Scream Award-Best Horror Actress: nominated
- 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2010Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: winner
- 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Drama Series: nominated
- 2010Scream Award-Best Horror Actress: nominated