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Melissa Marie Benoist is an American actress and singer. She is known for her portrayal of the title character in the CBS/CW superhero drama series Supergirl (2015).She rose to prominence for her portrayal of Marley Rose on the fourth and fifth seasons of the Fox musical comedy-drama television series Glee (2009), and has appeared in a number of ... See full bio »
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Known For

Supergirl
Supergirl Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El / Bizarro / Overgirl
(2015-2018)
Whiplash
Whiplash Nicole
(2014)
Patriots Day
Patriots Day Katherine Russell
(2016)
Danny Collins
Danny Collins Jamie
(2015)
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 2018 Waco (TV Mini-Series) (filming)
Rachel Koresh
- Episode #1.1 (2018) ... Rachel Koresh
 2015-2018 Supergirl (TV Series)
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Kara Zor-El / ...
- Episode #3.23 (2018) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Episode #3.22 (2018) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Episode #3.21 (2018) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Episode #3.20 (2018) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Episode #3.19 (2018) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
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 2017 Freedom Fighters: The Ray (TV Series)
Overgirl
- Episode #1.6 (2017) ... Overgirl (voice)
- Episode #1.4 (2017) ... Overgirl (voice)
- Episode #1.2 (2017) ... Overgirl (voice)
- Episode #1.1 (2017) ... Overgirl (voice)
 2016-2017 Legends of Tomorrow (TV Series)
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- Crisis on Earth-X, Part 4 (2017) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- Invasion! (2016) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
 2016-2017 The Flash (TV Series)
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- Crisis on Earth-X, Part 3 (2017) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- Duet (2017) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
- Invasion! (2016) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
 2016-2017 Arrow (TV Series)
Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- Crisis on Earth-X, Part 2 (2017) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl / Overgirl
- Invasion! (2016) ... Kara Danvers / Supergirl
 2017 Juvenile
Jennifer
 2017 Sun Dogs
Tally Petersen
 2016 Patriots Day
Katherine Russell
 2016 Superhero Fight Club 2.0 (Video short)
Supergirl
 2016 Lowriders
Lorelei
 2015 Band of Robbers
Becky Thatcher
 2015 The Longest Ride
Marcia
 2015 Danny Collins
Jamie
 2012-2014 Glee (TV Series)
Marley Rose
- The Untitled Rachel Berry Project (2014) ... Marley Rose (credit only)
- Old Dog, New Tricks (2014) ... Marley Rose (credit only)
- The Back-Up Plan (2014) ... Marley Rose (credit only)
- Opening Night (2014) ... Marley Rose (credit only)
- Tested (2014) ... Marley Rose (credit only)
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 2014 Whiplash
Nicole
 2011 Homeland (TV Series)
Stacy Moore
- Clean Skin (2011) ... Stacy Moore
- Grace (2011) ... Stacy Moore
 2010 The Good Wife (TV Series)
Molly
- Nine Hours (2010) ... Molly
 2010 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)
Ava
- Wet (2010) ... Ava
 2010 Blue Bloods (TV Series)
Renee
- Privilege (2010) ... Renee
 2010 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series)
Jessalyn Kerr
- Delicate (2010) ... Jessalyn Kerr
 2008 Tennessee
Laurel - age 18
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Other Works:

(8/16/11) Stage play: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown - playing Kelly, at the Norma Terris Theater, Chester, CT She did a fantastic job especially with the musical numbers!

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Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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[on her Supergirl (2015) costume] It's impossible not to feel empowered when you put it on. You would think, "Oh, it's silly. I'm putting on tights. I'm putting on a leotard and a skirt. There's muscles built into the suit. There's a cape. I'm going to feel like it's Halloween." But something changes internally. I feel like a different person almost. It really is an alter ego, where I feel ... See more »

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Has two sisters: Jessica and Kristina. See more »

Trademark:

Piercing blue eyes

Star Sign:

Libra
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