Melissa Benoist
Born in Houston, Texas, USA — Oct 04 1988
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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…
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Ava
Arrow
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
The Flash
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
Blue Bloods
Renee
Homeland
Stacy Moore
The Good Wife
Molly
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Jessalyn Kerr
Glee
Marley Rose
Supergirl
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
Batwoman
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
Whiplash
Nicole
Waco
Rachel Koresh
The Waterfront
Bree Buckley
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
Teela (voice)
Patriots Day
Katherine Russell
The Longest Ride
Marcia
The Girls on the Bus
Sadie McCarthy
Clerks III
Auditioner
Danny Collins
Jamie
Lowriders
Lorelai
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
Overgirl (voice)
Billy Boy
Jennifer
Magnum Dopus
Self
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Chronic
Sun Dogs
Tally Petersen
Band of Robbers
Becky Thatcher
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
Self
Tennessee
Laurel - age 18
The Stew
Susan