Melissa Benoist
Acting
Born: 1988-10-04 · Houston, Texas, USA
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
🎬 Movies (15)
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
2023
Self
Clerks III
2022
Auditioner
Magnum Dopus
2020
Self
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
Chronic
The Stew
2019
Susan
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
2018
Overgirl (voice)
Billy Boy
2018
Jennifer
Sun Dogs
2017
Tally Petersen
Lowriders
2017
Lorelai
Patriots Day
2016
Katherine Russell
Band of Robbers
2016
Becky Thatcher
The Longest Ride
2015
Marcia
Danny Collins
2015
Jamie
Whiplash
2014
Nicole
Tennessee
2008
Laurel - age 18
📺 TV Shows (20)
The Waterfront
2025
Bree Buckley
The Girls on the Bus
2024
Sadie McCarthy
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
2024
Teela (voice)
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
Self
Batwoman
2019
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
Self
Waco
2018
Rachel Koresh
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
Supergirl
2015
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Self
The Flash
2014
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
The Flash
2014
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Self
Arrow
2012
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
Homeland
2011
Stacy Moore
Conan
2010
Self - Guest
Blue Bloods
2010
Renee
The Good Wife
2009
Molly