Melissa Benoist
Acting Born Oct 4, 1988 Houston, Texas, USA 24 credits
Biography
Melissa Marie Benoist is an American actress, singer, and producer born on October 4, 1988. She had her first major role as Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee, where she was a series regular during the fifth season. Benoist gained widespread prominence for portraying the title character on the CBS/CW superhero series Supergirl. Her film appearances include Whiplash, Danny Collins, Band of Robbers, The Longest Ride, Patriots Day, and Lowriders. Benoist is also a singer and has been involved in various projects in the entertainment industry.
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Full filmography
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ava
- Arrow (2012) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- The Flash (2014) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- The Flash (2014) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Renee
- Homeland (2011) as Stacy Moore
- The Good Wife (2009) as Molly
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Jessalyn Kerr
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Supergirl (2015) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Glee (2009) as Marley Rose
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Whiplash (2014) as Nicole
- Top Chef (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Batwoman (2019) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- Masters of the Universe: Revolution (2024) as Teela (voice)