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Melissa Marie Benoist
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Melissa Benoist
Acting
Biography
Melissa Marie Benoist (born October 4, 1988) is an American actress, singer and producer. Her first major role was Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee (2012–2014), where she was a series regular during the fifth season. She rose to widespread prominence for portraying the title character on the CBS / CW superhero series Supergirl (2015–2021), along with related media in the Arrowverse franchise.
Benoist's film appearances include the psychological drama Whiplash (2014), the comedy drama Danny Collins (2015), the crime comedy Band of Robbers (2015), the romantic Western The Longes…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
as Self
Clerks III
as Auditioner
Magnum Dopus
as Self
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
as Chronic
The Stew
as Susan
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
as Overgirl (voice)
Billy Boy
as Jennifer
Lowriders
as Lorelai
Sun Dogs
as Tally Petersen
Patriots Day
as Katherine Russell
TV Shows
The Waterfront
as Bree Buckley · 8 ep.
The Girls on the Bus
as Sadie McCarthy · 10 ep.
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
as Teela (voice) · 5 ep.
The Jennifer Hudson Show
as Self · 1 ep.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self · 2 ep.
Batwoman
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl · 1 ep.
Waco
as Rachel Koresh · 6 ep.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl · 2 ep.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self · 1 ep.
Supergirl
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El · 126 ep.