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Julie Ariella Marcus (Ju) (7/6/1981) is a voice-over artist, comedienne, actress, and a writer. She currently lives between New York and California.

Personal
Julie Marcus was born in Dallas, Texas to South African parents. She has two siblings (both younger sisters). Her mother is a psychologist who encouraged Julie to get on stage at 5 years old after modest conerns about her shyness.

Julie and her family moved to La Jolla, CA when she was 15, where she attended La Jolla High School. She went on to attend the University of Southern California.

After her college education, Julie moved to New York to begin her career in stand-up and theater. She returned in Los Angeles in 2008, but currently is travelling between New York and Los Angeles for her acting career.

Education & Pre-Professional Experience
Juile spent 3+ years attending the University of Southern California. She received her Bachelors degree in Theater, while also receiving a minor in film. She graduated from U.S.C a semester early in 2002.

Julie also received education in acting/voice-over while studying with the Upright Citizens Brigade, Kalmenson & Kalmenson, Voice Theater, Jason Alexander (of Seinfeld notoriety), the T. Shreiber Studio, and the La Jolla Playhouse.

She is also a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) AEA (Actors' Equity Association)  and AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists)

Voice-over
Julie Marcus has been working as a voice-over actress since 2006. Her voice-over credits include work in commercials, animation, radio imaging, promotions, narration and audio books.

Her work in Dragons: Riders of Berk will take on the role of Ruffnut  from the original film How to Train Your Dragon (2010). Ruffnut was originally voiced by Kristen Wiig in the film. Dragons: Riders of Berk will premier on Cartoon Network in September, 2012.

Acting
Julie Marcus' film career includes minor acting roles in the TV show Damages (2007) and The Big Shot-Caller (2008), in addition to her voice-over work. Her upcoming film Sxtape, currently in post-production, will be her biggest acting role to date. In the horror film Sxtape, Marcus will play Colette McLeod alongside Caitlyn Folley, Ian Duncan, and Diana Garcia.

Comedy
Julie has performed at both standup and improv comedy clubs, including Caroline's on Broadway, The Improv, Standup NY, The Slipper Room, The Underground Lounge and NY Comedy Club, all in New York.

In Los Angeles, Julie performed at The Ice House, The Westwood Brewing Company, and Mixed Nuts.

Writing
In addition to writing her own stand-up material, Julie has written and produced the play "It's a Wonderful Sex Life" in Manhattan, New York, which began playing in December, 2006 at the Manhattan Theater Source.

Business
Julie Marcus is CEO and Chair of Ju Enterprise. Ju Enterprise is based in New York and was established in part by Julie Marcus in 2010. It is in conjunction with the Atlas Talent Agency.