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Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

ActorProducerDirector Oct 4 (age 37) Houston, Texas, USA 1999–2025 (26 year career)
6.7 avg rating

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 …

Known For

Whiplash
Film

Whiplash

Nicole
The Longest Ride
Film

The Longest Ride

Marcia
Supergirl
Film

Supergirl

Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
Patriots Day
Film

Patriots Day

Katherine Russell
Glee
Film

Glee

Marley Rose
Danny Collins
Film

Danny Collins

Jamie
Waco
Film

Waco

Rachel Koresh
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Film

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Chronic

Filmography

Acting (40)

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