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What is Julie Benz’s Net Worth and Salary?
Julie Benz, an American actress, has a net worth of $4 million. She is best known for her roles on television shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” and “Dexter,” as well as appearances on “Roswell,” “A Gifted Man,” “Defiance,” and the remake of “Hawaii Five-0.”
Benz has also acted in several movies, including “Jawbreaker,” “Punisher: War Zone,” and “Nocturne.”
Early Life and Figure Skating Career
Julie Benz was born on May 1, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to a figure skater mother and surgeon father. She grew up in Murrysville and attended Franklin Regional High School. Benz started ice skating at a young age and competed in the 1988 US Championships in junior ice dancing, placing 13th with partner David Schilling. However, her skating career ended at age 14 due to a stress fracture in her leg.
Early Acting Career
After retiring from figure skating, Benz transitioned to local theater and landed a role in the play “Street Law.” She then made her feature film debut in 1990 with a small part in “Two Evil Eyes,” an anthology horror film. Benz continued her acting education at New York University and graduated in 1993. She relocated to Los Angeles to pursue her career in the entertainment industry.
Julie Benz’s Career in Television
Julie Benz started her television career in 1991 with the ABC sitcom “Hi Honey, I’m Home!” She went on to appear in various shows, including “Married… with Children,” “Step by Step,” “Boy Meets World,” and “NCIS.” Her breakthrough role came in 1997 when she played the recurring character Darla on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and later reprised the role on “Angel.”
Benz also appeared in several television films during the 00s, including “Lackawanna Blues,” “Circle of Friends,” and “Held Hostage.” Her biggest role during the decade was on the crime drama series “Dexter,” where she played the girlfriend and eventual wife of the titular serial killer. She appeared in a regular capacity for the show’s first four seasons before returning as a guest in the fifth season in 2010.
Benz has had recurring roles on several shows, including “Desperate Housewives,” “A Gifted Man,” and “Hawaii Five-0.” She also had main roles on “No Ordinary Family,” “Defiance,” and “Training Day.” Most recently, she appeared on the Showtime comedy “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” and the teen comedy streaming series “Love, Victor.”
Julie Benz’s Film Career
After gaining prominence on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Julie Benz began landing film roles. She appeared in small parts in “As Good as it Gets” and “Inventing the Abbotts” in 1997. In 1999, she had her first starring role in the teen comedy “Jawbreaker” and later appeared in “Bad Girls from Valley High,” “The Brothers,” “George of the Jungle 2,” “8mm 2,” and the Swedish film “Kill Your Darlings.”
In 2008, Benz had one of her biggest years, appearing in three films: “Punisher: War Zone,” “Rambo,” and “Saw V.” The following year, she starred in “The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day.” In 2010, she starred in “Bedrooms” and appeared in the ensemble cast of “Answers to Nothing” alongside Elizabeth Mitchell, Barbara Hershey, and Dane Cook.
Benz continued to work in the film industry, appearing in “Supremacy,” “Circle,” “Life on the Line,” and “Havenhurst.” She also starred in the drama “Foster Boy” and the psychological horror film “Nocturne,” released in 2020 as part of the “Welcome to the Blumhouse” anthology series on Amazon Prime Video.
Julie Benz’s Voice Acting Career
Julie Benz has lent her voice to several video games throughout her career. In 2003, she provided voices for various characters in “Everybody’s Golf 4,” also known as “Hot Shots Golf Fore!”
The following year, Benz voiced Miranda Keyes in the popular first-person shooter game sequel “Halo 2.”
Marriage History of Julie Benz
Julie Benz got married to actor and stand-up comic John Kassir in 1998. However, the couple parted ways in 2007. After that, in 2012, Benz tied the knot with Rich Orosco.
Julie Benz Sells West Hollywood Home for $1.9 Million
Actress Julie Benz recently sold her longtime home in West Hollywood for $1.9 million in 2018. The sale marks the end of an era for the actress, who had owned the property for several years. The home, which boasts stunning views of the Hollywood Hills, features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a spacious outdoor area perfect for entertaining.
The sale of the home is just one aspect of Benz’s impressive net worth, which includes earnings from her numerous acting roles in both TV and film. Despite the sale, Benz continues to be a major player in Hollywood, with several upcoming projects in the works.
