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Julie Benz

Born
May 1, 1972age 54
height
5'5" (or 165 cm)
body type
Slim
nationality
American

Career

Active 1987 – present

Biography

About Julie Benz

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Julie Benz is an American actress known for her standout roles in genre television. She has been acting since the late 1980s, with a career spanning nearly four decades. Benz is best recognized for playing Darla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and Rita Bennett on Dexter, a role that earned her both a Satellite Award and a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her early start in the industry at age 15 led to a prolific filmography that includes both cult films and mainstream hits.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Benz has appeared in a wide range of television series, from Roswell to Desperate Housewives, No Ordinary Family, Defiance, Hawaii Five-0, and Love, Victor. Her film work includes Jawbreaker, Rambo, Saw V, and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. She has consistently balanced leading roles with memorable supporting parts, showing a versatility that keeps her in demand. Benz is 5'5" tall with a slim build and blonde hair, and she has been open about having breast augmentation.

Throughout her career, Benz has taken on roles that involve nudity, starting with her first nude scene in the 1996 film Darkdrive. She also appeared in the 1997 spoof Eating Las Vegas, and in several episodes of Dexter, where her performance included scenes that required showing her body. She is straight and has no tattoos or piercings. With over 400k followers on Instagram, she maintains a strong fan base. Her body measurements are 35-24-35, and she wears a C cup.

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Personal

Years Active
1987-present (started around 15 years old; 39 years active)
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Weight
123 lbs (or 56 kg)
Measurements
35–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
Bra/Cup Size
C
Tattoos
None
Piercings
None

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Instagram Followers
406k (as of May 2026)

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Frequently asked

What awards has Julie Benz won for her role on Dexter?

Julie Benz won the 2006 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress and the 2009 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Rita Bennett on Dexter.

What was Julie Benz's first nude scene?

Her first nude scene was in the 1996 film Darkdrive, where she appears in a sex scene showing her breasts and buttocks.

How tall is Julie Benz?

Julie Benz is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

Does Julie Benz have any tattoos or piercings?

No, Julie Benz has no tattoos and no piercings.

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