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It's a moment that I will be asked about for the rest of my life as an actor, and I carry that moment with pride, that Rita [in Dexter] had such an impact and that it was such a gut-wrenching moment for audience members.

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Julie Benz
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: May 1
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Julie M. Benz
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