Melissa Benoist
Known for: 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.
Filmography
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
Series
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Ava
1999
Series
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self
2014
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
2015
Series
The Flash
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
2014
Series
The Flash
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
2014
Series
The Good Wife
Molly
2009
Series
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Jessalyn Kerr
2001
Series
Arrow
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
2012
Series
Blue Bloods
Renee
2010
Series
Homeland
Stacy Moore
2011
Series
Conan
Self
2010
Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019
Series
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self
2022
Series
Glee
Marley Rose
2009
Series
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
2003
Series
Supergirl
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El
2015
Series
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
2016
Series
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
2016
Film
Whiplash
Nicole
2014
Series
Top Chef
Self - Guest Judge
2006
Series
People's Choice Awards
Self - Presenter
1975
Series
Batwoman
Kara Danvers / Supergirl
2019
Series
Waco
Rachel Koresh
2018
Series
The Waterfront
Bree Buckley
2025
Film
Patriots Day
Katherine Russell
2016
Film
The Longest Ride
Marcia
2015
Series
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
Teela (voice)
2024
Series
Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981
Series
The Girls on the Bus
Sadie McCarthy
2024
Film
Danny Collins
Jamie
2015
Film
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Chronic
2019
Film
Clerks III
Auditioner
2022
Film
Magnum Dopus
Self
2020
Series
5 Things with Jay Mewes
Self - Guest
2026
Film
Lowriders
Lorelai
2017
Film
Sun Dogs
Tally Petersen
2017
Film
Band of Robbers
Becky Thatcher
2016
Film
Freedom Fighters: The Ray
Overgirl (voice)
2018
Film
Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
Self
2023
Film
Billy Boy
Jennifer
2018
Film
The Stew
Susan
2019
Film
Tennessee
Laurel - age 18
2008