Biography
Melissa Benoist
Acting
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…
Career works
40
Movies
15
Series
25
Career average
6.7/10
Birth date
10/04/1988
Place of birth
Houston, Texas, USA
Filmography highlights
Movies
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
2023 · 10.0
Clerks III
2022 · 6.0
Magnum Dopus
2020 · 6.3
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019 · 5.7
The Stew
2019 · 6.8
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
2018 · 6.1
Billy Boy
2018 · 4.6
Sun Dogs
2017 · 6.6
Lowriders
2017 · 6.7
Patriots Day
2016 · 7.1
Band of Robbers
2016 · 5.9
The Longest Ride
2015 · 7.6
Danny Collins
2015 · 6.7
Whiplash
2014 · 8.4
Tennessee
2008 · 3.2
Series
The Waterfront
2025 · 7.1
The Girls on the Bus
2024 · 5.8
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
2024 · 7.8
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022 · 5.6
Batwoman
2019 · 6.9
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · 6.4
Waco
2018 · 7.4
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016 · 7.3
Supergirl
2015 · 7.3
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · 6.1
The Flash
2014 · 7.8
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · 5.2
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · 5.8
Arrow
2012 · 6.8
Homeland
2011 · 7.6