Melissa Benoist
Acting
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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 ...
Known For
Filmography
5 Things with Jay Mewes
2026
as Self - Guest
The Waterfront
2025
as Bree Buckley
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
2024
as Teela (voice)
The Girls on the Bus
2024
as Sadie McCarthy
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
2023
as Self
Clerks III
2022
as Auditioner
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self
Magnum Dopus
2020
as Self
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019
as Chronic
The Stew
2019
as Susan
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Batwoman
2019
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
Billy Boy
2018
as Jennifer
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
2018
as Overgirl (voice)
Waco
2018
as Rachel Koresh
Sun Dogs
2017
as Tally Petersen
Lowriders
2017
as Lorelai
Band of Robbers
2016
as Becky Thatcher
Patriots Day
2016
as Katherine Russell
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
The Longest Ride
2015
as Marcia
Danny Collins
2015
as Jamie
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
Supergirl
2015
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
Whiplash
2014
as Nicole
The Flash
2014
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
The Flash
2014
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
Arrow
2012
as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
Homeland
2011
as Stacy Moore
Blue Bloods
2010
as Renee
Conan
2010
as Self
Glee
2009
as Marley Rose
The Good Wife
2009
as Molly
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