Melissa Benoist
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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_(cropped).jpg) 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
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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
| Year | 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 |
Melissa Benoist Media
Benoist in 2015 at the 6th Annual Thirst Project Gala
Benoist at 2017 San Diego Comic-Con
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Notes
- ↑ Sources disagree as to the year Benoist and Jenner were married. See Template:Sectionlink.
References
- ↑ Jacobs, Laura (December 8, 2015). "Why Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist Is the "Annie Hall of Superheroes"". Vanity Fair. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/12/supergirl-star-melissa-benoist.
- ↑ "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