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Julie Benz
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May 1, 1972 in Pittsburgh, PA
Biography:While her roots in Italian horror (Two Evil Eyes) and penchant for small-screen fantasy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Taken) may not make actress Julie Benz the most likely candidate for mainstream stardom, the prolific ice skater-turned-onscreen talent has come quite a long way since her early days in community theater and has since become one of the most promising emerging talents in film and television. A native of Pittsburgh and professional ice skater from the age of three, Benz made a name for herself in both singles and ice dancing and was at one point ranked 13th in the United States for her remarkable grace. While professional skating afforded Benz the extraordinary opportunity to travel the U.S. and visit foreign lands, the training needed to maintain one's footing on the ice is rigorous to say the least, and she ceased competitive skating at the age of 16. The daughter of a vascular... Full Biography
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Stephanie Janusauskas, left, and Julie Benz in "Punisher: War Zone" (Takashi Seida)
Julie Benz, left, and Sylvester Stallone in "Rambo" (Lionsgate Films)
Julie Benz, left, and Matthew Marsden in "Rambo" (Lionsgate Films)
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