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Melissa Benoist

Acting 37 years old Houston, Texas, USA ★ 2.7
Born: October 4, 1988

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 Longest Ride (2015), the action thriller Patriots Day (2016), the drama Lowriders (2016), and the comedy drama Sun Dogs (2017). She also portrayed the wife of cult leader David Koresh on the Paramount Network miniseries Waco (2018). On stage, Benoist made her Broadway debut in 2018 as Carole King in the jukebox musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

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Known For

The Flash
The Flash Kara Danvers / Supergirl 2014
Homeland
Homeland Stacy Moore 2011
Arrow
Arrow Kara Danvers / Supergirl 2012
The Good Wife
The Good Wife Molly 2009
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow Kara Danvers / Supergirl 2016

Jimmy's Seen (1)

Whiplash
Whiplash Nicole 2014

Filmography

Acting Credits (41)

Directing Credits (1)

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