Melissa Benoist

Born: 1988-10-04

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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Whiplash

as Nicole
Released: 2014-10-10

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue...

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Patriots Day

as Katherine Russell
Released: 2016-12-12

In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins...

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The Longest Ride

as Marcia
Released: 2015-04-09

The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man as he reflects back on a lost love...

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Clerks III

as Auditioner
Released: 2022-09-04

After narrowly surviving a massive heart attack, Randal enlists his old friend Dante to help him...

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Danny Collins

as Jamie
Released: 2015-03-19

An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old...

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as Chronic
Released: 2019-10-15

Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop Hollywood from rebooting a film...

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Lowriders

as Lorelai
Released: 2017-04-28

A young street artist in East Los Angeles is caught between his father's obsession with lowrider...

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Sun Dogs

as Tally Petersen
Released: 2017-06-18

A man eager to serve his country but rejected by the Marines pairs up with a young runaway to...

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Billy Boy

as Jennifer
Released: 2018-06-15

When an angry teenager discovers a close friend has been killed, grief jeopardizes his future...

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Freedom Fighters: The Ray

as Overgirl (voice)
Released: 2018-08-28

Earth-X is one of many realities in the multiverse, with one glaring difference from our Earth:...

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Tennessee

as Laurel - age 18
Released: 2008-04-26

The story of three people who strive to realize their dreams. Brothers Carter and Ellis set out...

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Band of Robbers

as Becky Thatcher
Released: 2016-01-15

A comedic thriller that re-imagines Mark Twain's iconic literary characters of "Huckleberry...

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The Stew

as Susan
Released: 2019-01-26

Follows a man and woman stubbornly staying in their toxic marriage.

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Magnum Dopus: The Making of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

as Herself
Released: 2020-04-20

A behind the scenes look at the making of Jay & Silent Bob Reboot.

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Crisis on Earth-X

as kara
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Ava
First aired: 1999-09-20

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as Self
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

as Self
First aired: 2022-09-12

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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Blue Bloods

as Renee
First aired: 2010-09-24

A drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement....

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Jessalyn Kerr
First aired: 2001-09-30

The third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its...

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Supergirl

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
First aired: 2015-10-26

Twenty-four-year-old Kara Zor-El, who was taken in by the Danvers family when she was 13 after...

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Arrow

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
First aired: 2012-10-10

Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at...

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The Flash

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
First aired: 2014-10-07

After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to...

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The Flash

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
First aired: 2014-10-07

After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to...

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The Good Wife

as Molly
First aired: 2009-09-22

Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce...

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DC's Legends of Tomorrow

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
First aired: 2016-01-21

When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he...

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DC's Legends of Tomorrow

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
First aired: 2016-01-21

When heroes alone are not enough ... the world needs legends. Having seen the future, one he...

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Homeland

as Stacy Moore
First aired: 2011-10-02

CIA officer Carrie Mathison is tops in her field despite being bipolar, which makes her volatile...

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Batwoman

as Kara Danvers / Supergirl
First aired: 2019-10-06

Kate Kane, armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, soars onto...

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Glee

as Marley Rose
First aired: 2009-05-19

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own...

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Masters of the Universe: Revolution

as Teela (voice)
First aired: 2024-01-25

It's technology versus magic as He-Man and friends fight back against the shadowy forces of...

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The Girls on the Bus

as Sadie McCarthy
First aired: 2024-03-14

Four female journalists follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, while...

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Waco

as Rachel Koresh
First aired: 2018-01-24

The harrowing true story of the 1993 standoff between the FBI, ATF and the Branch Davidians, a...

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Entertainment Tonight

as Self
First aired: 1981-09-15

Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access...

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Hot Stuff: Backstage at 'Summer' with Ariana DeBose

as Herself
First aired: 2018-07-10

Follow Ariana DeBose and the cast as they take you through a day in the life backstage at...

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