Melissa Benoist
Acting
Born October 4, 1988 · 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 drama Danny Collins (2015), the crime comedy Band of Robbers (2015), the romantic Western The Longes…
Known For · 40 titles
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
The Flash
Blue Bloods
Conan
Arrow
The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Good Wife
Homeland
Supergirl
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Glee
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Whiplash
Top Chef
People's Choice Awards
Batwoman
Entertainment Tonight
Waco
The Waterfront
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
Patriots Day
The Longest Ride
The Girls on the Bus
Danny Collins
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Magnum Dopus
Lowriders
Clerks III
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
5 Things with Jay Mewes
The Stew
Sun Dogs
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
Band of Robbers
Billy Boy