Overview
Born in 1988, Melissa Benoist is an American actor and director who played Kara Danvers in Supergirl (2015). Benoist returned as Kara Danvers in Arrow (2016), Superhero Fight Club 2.0 (2018) and Crisis on Infinite Earths (2019). Benoist was born in Houston, Texas on October 4, 1988.
Quick Facts
- Known for
- Supergirl, Arrow, Superhero Fight Club 2.0
- Occupation
- Actor, Director, Singer
- Also known as
- Melissa Marie Benoist
- Born
- October 4, 1988 in Houston, Texas
- Credits listed
- 12 (2009–2025)
Film & Television Credits
- 2025 The Waterfront IMDb ↗
- 2024 The Girls on the Bus IMDb ↗
- 2019 Crisis on Infinite Earths as Kara Danvers IMDb ↗
- 2018 Superhero Fight Club 2.0 as Kara Danvers IMDb ↗
- 2018 Waco IMDb ↗
- 2017 Sun Dogs IMDb ↗
- 2016 Patriots Day as Katherine Russell IMDb ↗
- 2016 Arrow as Kara Danvers IMDb ↗
- 2016 Lowriders IMDb ↗
- 2015 Supergirl as Kara Danvers IMDb ↗
- 2015 Danny Collins IMDb ↗
- 2009 Glee as Marley Rose IMDb ↗
Connections
Family & partners
- Spouse
- Chris Wood (m. 2019)
- Former spouse
- Blake Jenner (2013–2017)
Worked with
- Superhero Fight Club 2.0
- Brandon Routh, Stephen Amell, David Harewood, Grant Gustin, Emily Bett Rickards, Carlos Valdez