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.
Born
October 4, 1988 (age 38)
Birthplace
Houston, Texas, USA
Filmography
15 films, 28 shows


Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
2023 · 26m
Take a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games, and more.


Clerks III
2022 · 1h 40m · US
After narrowly surviving a massive heart attack, Randal enlists his old friend Dante to help him make a movie immortalizing their youthful days at the little convenience store that started it all.


Magnum Dopus
2020 · 1h 39m · US
A behind the scenes look at the making of Jay & Silent Bob Reboot.


Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
2019 · 1h 45m · US
Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop Hollywood from rebooting a film based on their comic book characters Bluntman and Chronic.


The Stew
2019 · 10m · US
Follows a man and woman stubbornly staying in their toxic marriage.


Freedom Fighters: The Ray
2018 · 1h 13m · US
Earth-X is one of many realities in the multiverse, with one glaring difference from our Earth: The Nazis won World War II. Led by The Ray, a group of heroes known as the Freedom Fighters battle selflessly against tyranny. But when The Ray is transported to our Earth to save his life, he passes his powers to his unsuspecting counterpart, Ray Terrill. Charged with superhuman abilities, Terrill is newly christened The Ray and must adapt and overcome the challenges of crime-fighting with a little help from The Flash and Green Arrow. Seasoned and ready to fight, The Ray now faces his biggest battle: a return to Earth-X to lead the Freedom Fighters against Overgirl and her evil Nazi henchmen!


Billy Boy
2018 · 1h 30m · US
When an angry teenager discovers a close friend has been killed, grief jeopardizes his future and he finds himself engulfed in danger.


Sun Dogs
2017 · 1h 33m · US
A man eager to serve his country but rejected by the Marines pairs up with a young runaway to form an unlikely team on a misguided adventure.


Lowriders
2017 · 1h 39m · US
A young street artist in East Los Angeles is caught between his father's obsession with lowrider car culture, his ex-felon brother and his need for self-expression.


Patriots Day
2016 · 2h 13m · HK
In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the Boston Marathon bombers before they strike again.


Band of Robbers
2016 · 1h 35m · US
A comedic thriller that re-imagines Mark Twain's iconic literary characters of "Huckleberry Finn" and "Tom Sawyer" as grown men in current day.


The Longest Ride
2015 · 2h 8m · US
The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man as he reflects back on a lost love while he's trapped in an automobile crash.


Danny Collins
2015 · 1h 47m · US
An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.


Whiplash
2014 · 1h 47m · US
Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.


Tennessee
2008 · 1h 39m · US
The story of three people who strive to realize their dreams. Brothers Carter and Ellis set out on a road trip to their childhood home in a desperate search for their estranged father, who may hold the key to their future.