Actor

Julie Benz: Movies & Box Office

films: 28
on screen: 1995–2021
box office: $127M
average score: 58

Born: May 1, 1972 (age 54)
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 1987-present
Spouses: John Kassir, Rich Orosco

Known for

The Best Julie Benz Movies

The highest-rated films Julie Benz is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Christmas Homecoming (2017) scores highest, at 76. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Julie Benz's Career in Numbers

Julie Benz's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Julie Benz works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Barefoot Executive (1995) to Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer (2021), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Julie Benz Movies by Decade

1990s 4
2000s 11
2010s 10
2020s 2

The 2000s were Julie Benz's busiest decade, with 11 films.

Julie Benz Movies by Genre

Drama 7
Comedy 5
Thriller 4
Tv movie 4
Action 3
Mystery 2
Romance 1
Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Julie Benz has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of comedy (5).

Julie Benz Career Milestones

First film: The Barefoot Executive 1995
Biggest box office hit: Rambo $113M worldwide
Best-rated film: Christmas Homecoming Movie Echo Score 76
Newest film: Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer 2021

28 credits

Julie Benz Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Julie Benz is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Julie Benz Movies as an Actor

Julie Benz in Documentaries & Specials

2010 Rambo: To Hell and Back - Director’s Production Diary as Self · Documentary

Biography

Who Is Julie Benz?

Julie Benz was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1972 and is 54 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Julie Benz (born May 1, 1972) is an acclaimed American actress, widely recognized for her roles in popular TV series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dexter, No Ordinary Family, and Defiance. Benz's performance as Rita Bennett on Dexter earned her the 2006 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress and the 2009 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her other notable TV series include Roswell, Desperate Housewives, A Gifted Man, Hawaii Five-0, Training Day and Love, Victor. Benz started acting at the age of 15, after an injury forced her to take a hiatus from her then figure-skating career. Born in Pittsburgh, she attended and graduated from Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville. She further pursued acting at New York University after graduating from high school in 1990. Post her graduation in 1993, Benz moved to Los Angeles and quickly started bagging roles in TV series and films. Her adventurous acting journey allowed her to demonstrate her versatile acting skills while accumulating an impressive list of film credits that include, but are not limited to, Jawbreaker, The Brothers, Rambo, Saw V, Punisher: War Zone, and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. Over the years, Benz not only auditioned and played a variety of roles but also managed to leave a mark through her powerful performances. While her journey kicked off with small roles, she garnered greater roles over time and marked her stellar presence in the acting industry.

Works with

Who Julie Benz Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Julie Benz shares the most films with. Louis Gossett Jr. comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Shane Paul McGhie (2).

FAQ

Julie Benz: Questions & Answers

How many movies Julie Benz has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Julie Benz been in?

Julie Benz is credited on 28 films, from 1995 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Julie Benz's highest-grossing movie?

Rambo (2008) is Julie Benz's biggest box office hit, with $113M worldwide, ahead of Punisher: War Zone (2008) ($10.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Julie Benz's movies have made $127M.

Julie Benz's biggest hits

What is the best Julie Benz movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Julie Benz's best-rated film is Christmas Homecoming (2017) with a score of 76, followed by Foster Boy (2019) (68).

Best Julie Benz movies, ranked

How old is Julie Benz?

Julie Benz is 54 years old, born on May 1, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S..

What is Julie Benz's newest movie?

The most recent film on Julie Benz's filmography is Secrets of a Gold Digger Killer (2021), in the role of Celeste Beard.

Who does Julie Benz work with most often?

Julie Benz shares the most films with Louis Gossett Jr. (3 films), Shane Paul McGhie (2 films) and Matthew Modine (2 films).

The Best Julie Benz Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.

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