Melissa Benoist
Actress in Supergirl and The Gifted
Born
October 4th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actress and singer, gained recognition for portraying the title character in the television series Supergirl from 2015 to 2021. Also starred in the musical film Glee as Marley Rose, showcasing vocal talents. Featured in the series The Gifted, further establishing a presence in the sci-fi genre. Benoist has demonstrated versatility in film and television and has contributed to various projects in the entertainment industry.
Portrayed Supergirl in the series Supergirl
Appeared in the musical series Glee
Starred in the series The Gifted
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