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- Birth nameWendy Benson
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- Wendy Benson-Landes was born on July 8, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Wishmaster (1997), Burlesque (2010) and Desperate Housewives (2004). She has been married to Michael Landes since October 21, 2000. They have two children.
- SpouseMichael Landes(October 21, 2000 - present) (2 children)
- ChildrenMimi LandesDominic Landes
- Her father, Harry Benson, is a Glasgow-born photojournalist who got his first exclusive in 1956 covering the scene of a murder by the infamous Peter Manuel, a Scottish serial killer who was Brian Cox's inspiration for "Hannibal Lecter" in the film Manhunter (1986).
- Has a daughter named Mimi and a son named Dominic with her husband, Michael Landes.
- Wendy grew up in NYC, but father is Scottish and mother from a small town in Texas.
- Has a British passport.
- Loves playing southern roles because of all her time spent in the south.
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