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Amber Benson, who began appearing in season 4 of BTVS as Willow's (Alyson Hannigan) classmate and partner in all things Wicca. Raised in Alabama, Benson trained at the State of Alabama Ballet Company. Since relocating to Los Angeles, she has amassed a number of television and film credits. Her additional credits include "Can't Hardly Wait," "Bye Bye Love," "Imaginary Crimes," "S.F.W.," "The Crush" and her debut film, Stephen Soderbergh's critically acclaimed "King of the Hill." On television, she has appeared in "Promised Land," "Cracker," "Partners" and the television movie "Jack Reed: An Honest Cop."  She will be seen on the big screen starring opposite Vince Vaughn, Ed Harris and Julia Ormond in the upcoming "The Prime Gig" due out this spring. In addition to "The Prime Gig," Benson will also be seen in the controversial short film "Don's Plum,"alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Marissa Ribisi and Tobey Maguire. 
Aside from acting, she enjoys art, music and is a huge fan of singer Jeff Buckley. 
She currently lives in Los Angeles, Calif.