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'''Julie Benz''' (born May 1, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actress. She voices [[Commander Miranda Keyes]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | '''Julie Benz''' (born May 1, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actress. She voices [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Miranda Keyes]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
A former figure skater, Benz is best known for playing the vampire [[wikipedia:Darla (Buffyverse)|Darla]] in the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' TV series, where Darla is the first character seen on-screen, and later in the ''Angel'' spinoff series. She has starred in such films as ''Jawbreaker''. She can also be seen by Showtime viewers, as a character in the crime drama ''Dexter''. | A former figure skater, Benz is best known for playing the vampire [[wikipedia:Darla (Buffyverse)|Darla]] in the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' TV series, where Darla is the first character seen on-screen, and later in the ''Angel'' spinoff series. She has starred in such films as ''Jawbreaker''. She can also be seen by Showtime viewers, as a character in the crime drama ''Dexter''. | ||
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Julie was replaced by [[Justis Bolding]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' because [[Bungie]] wanted someone with an accent to play [[Miranda Keyes]] <ref>[http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/Interviews-Features/Article/default.aspx?posting=%7B586AE81D-35CC-4DE1-AAD8-920B33FDDDFC%7D Dexter's No. 1 Gal — Julie Benz — Previews a Killer Finale] Friday, December 15, 2006 <br />'''''TVGuide.com:''' Are you all done with your voice work for the ''Halo 3'' video game?<br /><br /> | Julie was replaced by [[Justis Bolding]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' because [[Bungie]] wanted someone with an accent to play [[Miranda Keyes]] <ref>[http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/Interviews-Features/Article/default.aspx?posting=%7B586AE81D-35CC-4DE1-AAD8-920B33FDDDFC%7D Dexter's No. 1 Gal — Julie Benz — Previews a Killer Finale] Friday, December 15, 2006 <br />'''''TVGuide.com:''' Are you all done with your voice work for the ''Halo 3'' video game?<br /><br /> | ||
'''Julie Benz:''' You know what? I am actually not a part of ''Halo 3''. I was informed a couple of weeks ago that they are actually changing the voice of Captain Miranda Keyes, and giving her an accent.''</ref> | '''Julie Benz:''' You know what? I am actually not a part of ''Halo 3''. I was informed a couple of weeks ago that they are actually changing the voice of Captain Miranda Keyes, and giving her an accent.''</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 05:16, November 23, 2009
Julie Benz (born May 1, 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American actress. She voices Commander Miranda Keyes in Halo 2.
A former figure skater, Benz is best known for playing the vampire Darla in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series, where Darla is the first character seen on-screen, and later in the Angel spinoff series. She has starred in such films as Jawbreaker. She can also be seen by Showtime viewers, as a character in the crime drama Dexter.
Julie was replaced by Justis Bolding in Halo 3 because Bungie wanted someone with an accent to play Miranda Keyes [1]
Sources
- ^ Dexter's No. 1 Gal — Julie Benz — Previews a Killer Finale Friday, December 15, 2006
TVGuide.com: Are you all done with your voice work for the Halo 3 video game?
Julie Benz: You know what? I am actually not a part of Halo 3. I was informed a couple of weeks ago that they are actually changing the voice of Captain Miranda Keyes, and giving her an accent.
