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Julie Benz

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Key facts

Born May 1, 1972[1]
Birth place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Occupation Actress[1]
Known for Darla in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* and *Angel*; Rita Bennett in *Dexter*[1]
Spouse Rich Orosco[1]

Julie Benz is an American actress known for playing Darla in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* and *Angel*, and Rita Bennett in *Dexter*.

Context

Julie Benz is an American actress born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 1972 [1]. She is known for playing Darla in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* and *Angel*, and Rita Bennett in *Dexter* [1]. She won the 2006 Satellite Award and the 2009 Saturn Award for her role in *Dexter* [1]. Benz was married to John Kassir from 1998 to 2007, then to Rich Orosco since 2012 [1]. She has been active in acting since 1987 [1].

Documented claims

  • She won the 2006 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress and the 2009 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for *Dexter*. [1]
  • She was married to John Kassir from 1998 to 2007 and later married Rich Orosco in 2012. [1]
  • She has been active since 1987. [1]

Questions and answers

What is Julie Benz doing now?

Julie Benz continues to act, with a career spanning since 1987 [1].

What ethnicity is Julie Benz?

Julie Benz is American, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania [1].

Did Julie Benz have cosmetic surgery?

There is no information about cosmetic surgery in the available sources.

Why did Julie Benz leave the show Dexter?

The sources do not specify why Julie Benz left *Dexter*.

Sources

  1. Julie Benz: Bio And Career Highlights | Bored Panda — boredpanda.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People