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Melissa Benoist
Born: 4th Oct 1988 Houston, Texas, USA
Dept: 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 (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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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 40
Film: 15 (38%)
Television: 25 (63%)
Remaining genres not in graph: News, Fantasy, History, Romance, War & Politics, Reality, Mystery
Filmography
Jun 2025 (first aired)
A prominent North Carolina fishing family wades into treacherous waters to keep their crumbling business empire afloat. ... view
Character:
Bree Buckley (8 ep.)
Mar 2024 (first aired)
Four female journalists follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, while finding friendship, love, and scandal along the way. ... view
Character:
Sadie McCarthy (10 ep.)
Jan 2024 (first aired)
It's technology versus magic as He-Man and friends fight back against the shadowy forces of Skeletor in an epic battle for the heart of Eternia. ... view
Character:
Teela (voice) (5 ep.)
2023
Take a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games, and more. ... view
Character:
Self
Sep 2022 (first aired)
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2022
After narrowly surviving a massive heart attack, Randal enlists his old friend Dante to help him make a movie immortalizing their youthful days at the ... view
Character:
Auditioner
2020
A behind the scenes look at the making of Jay & Silent Bob Reboot. ... view
Character:
Self
2019
Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop Hollywood from rebooting a film based on their comic book characters Bluntman and Chronic ... view
Character:
Chronic
Oct 2019 (first aired)
Kate Kane, armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and ... view
Character:
Kara Danvers / Supergirl (1 ep.)
Sep 2019 (first aired)
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are bea ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Character:
Susan
2018
Earth-X is one of many realities in the multiverse, with one glaring difference from our Earth: The Nazis won World War II. Led by The Ray, a group of ... view
Character:
Overgirl (voice)
2018
When an angry teenager discovers a close friend has been killed, grief jeopardizes his future and he finds himself engulfed in danger. ... view
Character:
Jennifer
Jan 2018 (first aired)
The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a spiritual sect led by David Koresh in Waco, TX that res ... view
Character:
Rachel Koresh (6 ep.)
2017
A man eager to serve his country but rejected by the Marines pairs up with a young runaway to form an unlikely team on a misguided adventure. ... view
Character:
Tally Petersen
2017
A young street artist in East Los Angeles is caught between his father's obsession with lowrider car culture, his ex-felon brother and his need for se ... view
Character:
Lorelai
2016
In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a r ... view
Character:
Katherine Russell
Jan 2016 (first aired)
When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-trav ... view
Character:
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl (1 ep.)
Kara Danvers / Supergirl (2 ep.)
2016
A comedic thriller that re-imagines Mark Twain's iconic literary characters of "Huckleberry Finn" and "Tom Sawyer" as grown men in current day. ... view
Character:
Becky Thatcher
Oct 2015 (first aired)
Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after being sent away from Krypton, must learn to embrace her ... view
Character:
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El (126 ep.)
Sep 2015 (first aired)
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclect ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
2015
The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man as he reflects back on a lost love while he's trapped in an automobile crash. ... view
Character:
Marcia
2015
An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon. ... view
Character:
Jamie
2014
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity. ... view
Character:
Nicole
Oct 2014 (first aired)
After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. ... view
Character:
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl (1 ep.)
Kara Danvers / Supergirl (4 ep.)
Feb 2014 (first aired)
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Ni ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Feb 2014 (first aired)
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program w ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Oct 2012 (first aired)
Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determ ... view
Character:
Kara Danvers / Supergirl (5 ep.)
Oct 2011 (first aired)
CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile and unpredictable. With the help of her long-time men ... view
Character:
Stacy Moore (2 ep.)
Nov 2010 (first aired)
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Sep 2010 (first aired)
A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan is the New York Police Commissioner and hea ... view
Character:
Renee (1 ep.)
Sep 2009 (first aired)
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corrup ... view
Character:
Molly (1 ep.)
May 2009 (first aired)
In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club an ... view
Character:
Marley Rose (42 ep.)
2008
The story of three people who strive to realize their dreams. Brothers Carter and Ellis set out on a road trip to their childhood home in a desperate ... view
Character:
Laurel - age 18
Mar 2006 (first aired)
An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs ... view
Character:
Self - Guest Judge (1 ep.)
Jan 2003 (first aired)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. ... view
Character:
Self - Guest (1 ep.)
Sep 2001 (first aired)
The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological ... view
Character:
Jessalyn Kerr (1 ep.)
Sep 1999 (first aired)
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate ... view
Character:
Ava (1 ep.)
Sep 1981 (first aired)
Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-sc ... view
Character:
Self (2 ep.)
Mar 1975 (first aired)
An American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans. ... view
Character:
Self - Presenter (1 ep.)