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Melissa Benoist

Acting

3.1 Popularity Oct 04, 1988 (36 years old) Houston, Texas, USA

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 charac...

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 Longest Ride (2015), the action thriller Patriots Day (2016), the drama Lowriders (2016), and the comedy drama Sun Dogs (2017). She also portrayed the wife of cult leader David Koresh on the Paramount Network miniseries Waco (2018). On stage, Benoist made her Broadway debut in 2018 as Carole King in the jukebox musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Filmography 41

2025
The Waterfront TV

as Bree Buckley

2024
The Girls on the Bus TV

as Sadie McCarthy

2024
2024
2022
Clerks III Movie

as Auditioner

2020
Magnum Dopus Movie

as Self

2019
2019
Batwoman TV

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl

2019
The Stew Movie

as Susan

2018
Freedom Fighters: The Ray Movie

as Overgirl (voice)

2018
Billy Boy Movie

as Jennifer

2018
Waco TV

as Rachel Koresh

2017
Sun Dogs Movie

as Tally Petersen

2017
Lowriders Movie

as Lorelai

2016
Patriots Day Movie

as Katherine Russell

2016
DC's Legends of Tomorrow TV

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl

2016
DC's Legends of Tomorrow TV

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday October 04, 1988 (36 years old)
Place of Birth Houston, Texas, USA
Also Known As Melissa Marie Benoist, Μελίσα Μαρί Μπενόιστ, メリッサ・ブノワ
Years Active 1981 - 2025
Popularity 3.1
Career Stats
41 Total Credits
15 Movie Roles
24 TV Roles
21 Photos