Melissa Benoist
American actress and singer
Melissa Marie Benoist (born October 4, 1988 in Houston, Texas)[1][2][3] is an American actress and singer. She is best known for portraying Kara Danvers / Supergirl in the superhero television series, Supergirl.[4]She also portrays Marley Rose in Glee
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![]() Benoist at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con | |
Born | Melissa Marie Benoist October 4, 1988 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Alma mater | Marymount Manhattan College (BA) |
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Years active | 2000–present |
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Children | 1 |
Filmography
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2008 | Tennessee | Laurel | |
2014 | Whiplash | Nicole | |
2015 | Danny Collins | Jamie | |
2015 | The Longest Ride | Marcia | |
2015 | Band of Robbers | Becky Thatcher | |
2016 | Patriots Day | Katherine Russell | |
2016 | Lowriders | Lorelai | |
2017 | Juvenile | Jennifer | |
2017 | Sun Dogs | Tally Petersen |
Television
changeYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jessalyn Kerr | Episode: "Delicate" |
2010 | Blue Bloods | Renee | Episode: "Privilege" |
2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ava | Episode: "Wet" |
2010 | The Good Wife | Molly | Episode: "Nine Hours" |
2011 | Homeland | Stacy Moore | 2 episodes |
2012-2014 | Glee | Marley Rose | 35 episodes |
2013 | MasterChef | Herself | Episode 4.10 |
2015-2021 | Supergirl | Kara Danvers / Supergirl | Main role |
2016-2017 | The Flash | Kara Danvers / Supergirl | 2 episodes |
2016 | Arrow | Kara Danvers / Supergirl | Episode: "Invasion!" |
2016 | Legends of Tomorrow | Kara Danvers / Supergirl | Episode: "Invasion!" |
2018 | Waco | Rachel Koresh | Mini-series |
Notes
change- ↑ Sources disagree as to the year Benoist and Jenner were married. See § Personal life.
References
change- ↑ Jacobs, Laura (December 8, 2015). "Why Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist Is the "Annie Hall of Superheroes"". Vanity Fair.
- ↑ "Melissa Benoist - Bio, Facts, Family | Famous Birthdays". Famous Birthdays. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
- ↑ Melissa Benoist (October 4, 2017). "Felt so much birthday love today. you all get a nice fat thank you from yours truly". @MelissaBenoist. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
- ↑ Benoist, Melissa; Brooks, Mehcad; Leigh, Chyler, Supergirl, retrieved October 24, 2017