Julia Benson net worth is estimated at $2 million. The Canadian actress is best known for her role as Second Lieutenant Vanessa James on Stargate Universe (2009–2011). Her career has spanned science fiction series, Hallmark dramas, TV films, and feature films, making her a versatile presence in the entertainment industry.
Early Life and Education
Julia Benson was born June 29, 1979, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She trained in ballet, tap, and jazz dance from the age of six. After graduating from the University of British Columbia in 2001, she studied acting at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York City.
Television Career
Benson made her TV debut in Tru Calling (2003). She appeared in The Dead Zone, Stargate Atlantis, and Supernatural before landing her biggest role in Stargate Universe. Playing Lt. James for two seasons, she became a fan favorite in the franchise.
After SGU, Benson appeared in TV movies such as Earth’s Final Hours, Chupacabra vs. the Alamo, and A Bramble House Christmas. She also had recurring roles on Cedar Cove (2014–2015) and acted in Hallmark’s Aurora Teagarden Mysteries. More recently, she starred in Love is a Piece of Cake (2020), Chateau Christmas (2020), and Seasoned with Love (2021), the latter alongside her husband Peter Benson.
Film Career
Julia Benson’s feature debut came with Road to Victory (2007). She co-wrote and starred in the horror film Death Do Us Part (2014), and later appeared in Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015), Interrogation (2016), and My Little Pony: The Movie (2017). She also played the mother of Noah Centineo’s character in Netflix’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018). Her later film credits include Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (2022).
Web Series
Between 2010 and 2011, Benson reprised her role in SGU Stargate Universe KINO, a web tie-in. She also appeared in The Ex-Convict’s Guide.
Personal Life
Julia Benson has been married to actor-director Peter Benson since 2009. They share one child and have occasionally collaborated professionally, including on Seasoned with Love.
