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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].

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