Julia Benson
ActressActive 2014–2025
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11Hallmark films
4 at Christmas
Audience rating6.4 / 10
across 10 rated films
Weirdness3.7 / 10
Mostly standard issue
Best reviewed
Most recent
Julia Benson is the kind of actor Hallmark builds a movie around without ever handing her the poster. Across eleven films since 2014 she has never been the top-billed lead, and that is the interesting part: she shows up where the network needs a steady hand, usually in a small town, with four of those titles landing at Christmas. She plays everything pretty straight, no winking at the camera. Her strongest outings are A Bramble House Christmas from 2017 and the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder from 2022, both at 7.1, with another Teagarden case close behind at 6.8. She has no fixed partner either, drifting between casts rather than anchoring a permanent pairing. If you watch enough of these, you have seen her, and you have probably been glad she was there.
Follow & about Julia
- From
- Winnipeg
Julia Benson is a Canadian actress. She played the character Vanessa James in the science fiction series Stargate Universe.
Julia’s signature
Across 11 films, Julia often leans into Christmas and is usually set in small towns.
- Christmas4 films
- small towns7 films
- a baker2 films
6 hours
6 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies, and counting.
Adds up across 4 festive titles.
Known for
A Bramble House Christmas7.1
as Molly · 2017
Weirdness 6/10
Chateau Christmas6.4
as Kate · 2020
Weirdness 3/10
Marrying Father Christmas6.4
as Ellie · 2018
Weirdness 5/10
Lucky in Love5.6
as Sophie · 2014
Weirdness 2/10
Looks Like Christmas5.8
as Sarah · 2016
Weirdness 5/10
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder7.1
as Lizzie · 2022
Weirdness 6/10
On-screen partners
Frequent co-star
Julia’s most frequent on-screen partner is Niall Matter, with 3 films together.
Recurring roles
Julia is a recurring face in Aurora Teagarden Mysteries.
Where Julia fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Julia keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 11 movies
Newest first2020s
6 films- 2025
A Royal Montana ChristmasActress as Shelby · Rural/CountryNot ratedWeird 3/10 - 2023
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen MysteryActress as Diana Graves · Small Town6.2Weird 2/10 - 2022Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by MurderActress as Lizzie · Halloween7.1Weird 6/10
- 2022
Perfect HarmonyActress as Naomi · Small Town6.8Weird 5/10 - 2021
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Honeymoon, HoneymurderActress as Lizzie · Small Town6.8Weird 2/10 - 2020Chateau ChristmasActress as Kate · Christmas6.4Weird 3/10
2010s
5 films- 2018Marrying Father ChristmasActress as Ellie · Christmas6.4Weird 5/10
- 2017A Bramble House ChristmasActress as Molly · Christmas7.1Weird 6/10
- 2017
While You Were DatingActress as Leslie · Valentine's Day5.8Weird 2/10 - 2016Looks Like ChristmasActress as Sarah · Thanksgiving5.8Weird 5/10
- 2014Lucky in LoveActress as Sophie · Big City5.6Weird 2/10
Julia’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Julia’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
- Julia Benson
Beyond Hallmark
Where else you might recognise Julia from — notable roles outside the Hallmark catalogue.
- The Orderas Professor Robin Benson2019 · TV
- To All the Boys I've Loved Beforeas Mrs. Kavinsky2018
- Riverdaleas Lawyer2017 · TV
- Dead Rising: Watchtoweras Amy2015
- Stargate Universeas Vanessa James2009 · TV
- Supernaturalas Prostitute2005 · TV
- Stargate Atlantisas Willa2004 · TV
- Smallvilleas Nurse2001 · TV
Julia’s creative circle
Most directed by
- David Winning2 films
- Martin Wood2 films
Most written by
- Charlaine Harris2 films
- Jim Head2 films
- Teena Booth2 films
Who Julia works with
The cast and crew Julia keeps ending up on set with — the regular faces you’ll recognise from one film to the next. Bigger circle, more films together.
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.4 across 10 rated movies — each dot is one film.
People also ask
- How many Hallmark movies has Julia Benson been in?
- We have 11 Hallmark movies on file for Julia Benson, spanning 2014–2025.
- What kind of Hallmark movies is Julia Benson known for?
- Julia is best known for Christmas movies and romances set in small towns.
- What is Julia Benson's highest-rated Hallmark movie?
- Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder (2022) is Julia's best-reviewed Hallmark film, with a 7.1/10 audience rating.
- What is Julia Benson's most popular Hallmark movie?
- A Bramble House Christmas (2017) has more audience votes than any other Julia Benson Hallmark film, so it's the one most people have actually seen.
- Who does Julia Benson usually star with?
- Julia has shared 3 films with Niall Matter, their most frequent Hallmark co-star.
- Is Julia Benson still making Hallmark movies?
- Yes — the most recent Julia Hallmark film we have is from 2025, so the credits keep coming.
- How many Hallmark Christmas movies has Julia Benson made?
- Julia Benson turns up in 4 Hallmark Christmas movies.
- What was Julia Benson's first Hallmark movie?
- The earliest Julia Hallmark title we have is Lucky in Love (2014).
- Where is Julia Benson from?
- Julia is from Winnipeg.
- What does Julia Benson do in Hallmark movies?
- Julia Benson works on Hallmark films as actress.
Data & sources
Julia’s filmography, credits and ratings are compiled from IMDb, TMDB and Wikipedia, then checked and tidied by the Talking Hallmark team. Last updated August 2026.
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