Melissa Benoist
Biography
Melissa Marie Benoist was born on October 4, 1988, in Houston, Texas. She is an American actress, singer, and producer with 41 known acting credits on the Movie Database. Her first major television role was Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee, appearing from 2012 to 2014 and serving as a series regular during the fifth season. Benoist achieved widespread prominence portraying the title character on the CBS and CW superhero series Supergirl from 2015 to 2021, as well as in related media within the Arrowverse franchise. Her film appearances include the psychological drama Whiplash in 2014, along with Danny Collins, Band of Robbers, and The Longest Ride in 2015, followed by Patriots Day and Lowriders in 2016.
Career overview
Melissa Marie Benoist was born on October 4, 1988, in Houston, Texas, and works as an American actress, singer, and producer. Her first major television role was playing Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee from 2012 to 2014, where she served as a series regular during the fifth season. Following this role, she rose to widespread prominence by portraying the title character on the CBS and CW superhero series Supergirl from 2015 to 2021, as well as appearing in related media within the Arrowverse franchise.
Alongside her television work, Benoist has appeared in a variety of films. Her cinematic credits include the psychological drama Whiplash in 2014, the comedy drama Danny Collins in 2015, the crime comedy Band of Robbers in 2015, and the romantic Western The Longest Ride in 2015. Her additional film appearances consist of the action thriller Patriots Day in 2016 and the drama Lowriders in 2016.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
44 titles- The Waterfront (2025) as Bree Buckley
- The Girls on the Bus (2024) as Sadie McCarthy
- The Girls on the Bus (2024) Producer
- Masters of the Universe: Revolution (2024) as Teela (voice)
- Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Clerks III (2022) as Auditioner
- Magnum Dopus (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Batwoman (2019) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019) as Chronic
- The Stew (2019) as Susan
- Waco (2018) as Rachel Koresh
- Freedom Fighters: The Ray (2018) as Overgirl (voice)
- Billy Boy (2018) as Jennifer
- Lowriders (2017) as Lorelai
- Sun Dogs (2017) as Tally Petersen
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Patriots Day (2016) as Katherine Russell
- Band of Robbers (2016) as Becky Thatcher
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Supergirl (2015) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
- Supergirl (2015) Director
- Danny Collins (2015) as Jamie
- The Longest Ride (2015) as Marcia
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- The Flash (2014) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- The Flash (2014) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Whiplash (2014) as Nicole
- Arrow (2012) as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Homeland (2011) as Stacy Moore
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Renee
- The Good Wife (2009) as Molly
- Glee (2009) as Marley Rose
- Tennessee (2008) as Laurel - age 18
- Top Chef (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Jessalyn Kerr
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ava
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Melissa Benoist best known for?
Melissa Benoist is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Clerks III (2022), Magnum Dopus (2020), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Melissa Benoist born?
Melissa Benoist was born on October 4, 1988 in Houston, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Melissa Benoist have?
Melissa Benoist has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Melissa Benoist's background in cinema and television?
Melissa Marie Benoist was born on October 4, 1988, in Houston, Texas. She is an American actress, singer, and producer with 41 known acting credits on the Movie Database. Her first major television role was Marley Rose on the Fox musical comedy drama Glee, appearing from 2012 to 2014 and serving as a series regular dur...