Julia Benson
| Julia Benson | |
|---|---|
 Julia Benson at 2011 Wizard World Chicago | |
| Born |
June 29, 1979[1] Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada[2] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Peter Benson[3] |
| Children | 1 (born 2013) |
Julia Benson (born June 26, 1979)[1] is a Canadian actress best known for her role of Vanessa James in the science fiction series Stargate Universe.
Early years
Benson trained as a ballet, tap, jazz dancer since age six.[4] She graduated from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) in 2001 with a degree in theatre and psychology. She trained as an actress at David Mamet's Atlantic Theater Company in New York City.[3]
Career
Benson played the role of Anna in the 2007 film Road to Victory about a stripper who falls in love with a football player who is unable to sexually perform due to an injury. She trained with a dancer from Brandi's strip club in Vancouver.[4]
From 2009 to 2011, Benson appeared as 2nd Lt. Vanessa James in both seasons of TV science fiction series Stargate Universe. Her performance in the show's first season episode "Pain" earned her a 2010 Leo award as "Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series".[5]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Crazy Late | Sarah Jones | Short film |
| 2007 | Road to Victory | Anna | |
| 2007 | Zero Hour | Allie | |
| 2007 | Numb | Sara's Girlfriend | |
| 2008 | Blonde and Blonder | Last Dancer in Line | |
| 2008 | Robin, Chuck, and Shirley | Shirley Sutherland | Short film |
| 2009 | Scott's Lands | Melissa | Short film |
| 2009 | Everything's Coming Up Rosie | Catherine | Short film |
| 2012 | Now and Forever | Lucy Redd | Short film, completed |
| 2012 | Death Do Us Part | Kennedy | Post-production |
| 2013 | Kid Cannabis | Julie Morgan | Post-production |
| 2013 | Leap 4 Your Life | Julianna | Post-production |
| 2013 | That Burning Feeling | Joyce | Filming |
| 2014 | Death Do Us Part | Kennedy Jamieson | Producer, Writer |
| 2014 | What an Idiot | Jackie | Post-production |
| 2015 | Dead Rising: Watchtower | Amy[6] | |
| 2016 | Interrogation | Sara Ward | |
| ???? | Ferret Squad, TheThe Ferret Squad | Marcie | In production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Tru Calling | Tara | Episode: "Past Tense" |
| 2005 | Dead Zone, TheThe Dead Zone | Crying Girl | Episode: "The Collector" |
| 2006 | Evidence, TheThe Evidence | Sadie McAbee | Episode: "Stringers" |
| 2006 | Stargate Atlantis | Willa | Episode: "Irresistible" |
| 2007 | Masters of Horror | Abbey Addison | Episode: "Right to Die" |
| 2007 | My Neighbor's Keeper | Mom | TV film |
| 2007 | Reaper | Gloria | Episode: "All Mine" |
| 2007 | Supernatural | Woman at Bar | Episode: "Sin City" |
| 2007 | Whistler | James | Episode: "Passion Plays" |
| 2007 | Aliens in America | Clerk | Episode: "Church" |
| 2008 | Past Lies | Sarah | TV film |
| 2008 | Unquiet, TheThe Unquiet | Christina | TV film |
| 2008 | Smallville | Nurse | Episode: "Arctic" |
| 2009 | Mr. Troop Mom | CC Turner | TV film |
| 2009 | Harper's Island | Officer Tyra Coulter | Episode: "Snap" |
| 2009 | SGU Stargate Universe Kino | Vanessa James | Episode: "Covered Kino" |
| 2009–11 | Stargate Universe | Lt. Vanessa James | Recurring role (36 episodes) |
| 2010 | Ex-Convict's Guide, TheThe Ex-Convict's Guide | Shirley Sutherland | Episodes: "Be Gracious", "Respect the Rules of the House", "Do Not Convert Your Host's Possessions - Into Weapons", "Remember to Bid Your Host a Gracious Farewell!" |
| 2010 | Lying to Be Perfect | Joy | TV film |
| 2010–11 | SGU Stargate Universe Kino | Vanessa James | Episodes: "Wait for It", "Favorite Meal of All Time", "One Long Endless Night", "All the Stages" |
| 2011 | Shattered | Hostess | Episode: "Unaired Pilot" |
| 2011 | Hiccups | Penelope | Episode: "Welcome Back Potter" |
| 2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Mom | Episodes: "Brush with Madness", "Sick" |
| 2012 | Mr. Young | Bianca Boyd | Episode: "Mr. Sci-Fi" |
| 2012 | Earth's Final Hours | Chloe Edwards | TV film |
| 2013 | Chupacabra vs. the Alamo | Tracy | TV film |
References
- 1 2 "Julia Benson - Bio, Facts, Family".
- ↑ "24H : Health : Julia Benson toughens up to get into character" (PDF). Juliabenson.net. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- 1 2 Official website
- 1 2 Jamie Steinberg. "Julia Anderson on The Road to Victory". Starrymag.com. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
- ↑ "Leo Awards 2010 Winners by Name". Leoawards.com. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
- ↑ "Dead Rising: Watchtower Trailer Crawls From the Crypt". 9 March 2015.