Melissa Benoist
Melissa Benoist | |
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.jpg) Benoist at premiere of Band of Robbers in 2015. | |
| Born | Melissa Marie Benoist October 4, 1988 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Supergirl, Glee |
| Spouse | |
Melissa Marie Benoist (/bɛˈnɔɪst/; born October 4, 1988)[2][3] is an American actress and singer known for her portrayal of the title character in the CBS superhero drama series Supergirl.
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, and has appeared in a number of television series including Homeland, The Good Wife and Law & Order. Benoist has also appeared films such as Whiplash, Danny Collins and The Longest Ride.
Early life
Benoist was born in Houston, but raised in Littleton, Colorado. She is the daughter of Julie Renee (Smith) and James Logan Benoist.[4] Benoist has two full sisters, Jessica and Kristina. From her father's re-marriage, she has five half-siblings: Tanner, Estella, Coco, Rocket and Tor.[5][6][7] She graduated from Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado in 2007,[8] and from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City in 2011.[9]
Career
Benoist's first film was singer Mariah Carey's Tennessee in 2008.
In May 2012,[10] she auditioned for Glee in New York at the Roundabout Theatre Company, singing a different song for each of her five auditions including: "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor, "King of Anything" by Sara Bareilles, a Colbie Caillat song, and several musical theater pieces. In July,[10] she had two screen tests in California for series creator/writer, Ryan Murphy, the casting directors, and executive producers.
In September 2013, Benoist played Nicole, Miles Teller's love interest in the film Whiplash.[11] which won top prizes (Grand Jury and Audience awards) at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
In June 2014, Benoist joined Nicholas Sparks' film adaption The Longest Ride as Marcia.[12]
She had a role in the 2015 film Danny Collins, starring Al Pacino, Jennifer Garner, and Annette Bening. She played the part of Jamie, a desk clerk at a hotel frequented by one of Jamie's all-time favorite rock stars.[13]
In May 2015, it was announced that Benoist will be playing Lorelai in the film Lowriders, replacing Lily Collins and Nicola Peltz, who were in talks for the role previously.[14]
In August 2015, Benoist landed the leading role in the Screen Gems drama feature film Oxford, with Sam Heughan as her leading man.[15]
In October 2015, the first episode of the fantasy adventure drama series, Supergirl with Benoist in the lead role of Kara Zor-El aired on CBS.[16]
Media appearances
She and Glee co-star Darren Criss appeared with Josh Duhamel in the opening of the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards.[17] She is scheduled to appear as a presenter in the 42nd People's Choice Awards, set to air January 6, 2016 on CBS. She was also selected as an ambassador for Coca Cola's new product, P10 300 ml Coke Mismo.[18][19] In June 2013, they were flown to Manila, Philippines to endorse the product by visiting different malls and meeting with fans.[20][21]
Personal life
Benoist married her former Glee co-star Blake Jenner in March 2015.[22]
In September 2014, nude photographs allegedly of Benoist were leaked as part of the 2014 celebrity photo hack. Benoist responded with a link to a TED talk on clickbait, stating that "incivility should not be supported."[23]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Tennessee | Laurel | |
| 2014 | Whiplash | Nicole | |
| 2015 | Danny Collins | Jamie | |
| 2015 | The Longest Ride | Marcia | |
| 2015 | Band of Robbers | Becky Thatcher | |
| 2016 | Low Riders | Lorelai | Post-production |
| TBA | Billy Boy | Jennifer | Post-production |
| TBA | Oxford | Pre-production[15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jessalyn Kerr | Episode: "Delicate" |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods | Renee | Episode: "Privilege" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ava | Episode: "Wet" |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Molly | Episode: "Nine Hours" |
| 2011 | Homeland | Stacy Moore | Episodes: "Grace" / "Clean Skin" |
| 2012–14 | Glee | Marley Rose | Season 4: Recurring (22 episodes) Season 5: Main Cast (13 episodes) |
| 2013 | MasterChef | Herself | Season 4: Episode 10 |
| 2015–present | Supergirl | Kara Zor-El / Supergirl / Kara Danvers, Bizarro Girl | Lead role |
| 2016 | The Flash | Kara Zor-El / Supergirl / Kara Danvers | Episode: "Welcome to Earth 2" - Archival Footage |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Sound of Music | Little Brigitta | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center production |
| 2006 | Bye Bye Birdie | Kim McAfee | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center production |
| A Month in the Country | Vera | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center production | |
| A Chorus Line | Bebe | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center production | |
| 2007 | Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella | Cinderella | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center production |
| Footloose | Ariel | Littleton Town Hall Arts Center production | |
| Evita | Peron's young mistress | Country Dinner Playhouse's final production | |
| 2009 | Thoroughly Modern Millie | Millie Dilmount | Marymount Manhattan College production |
| As You Like It | Rosalind | Marymount Manhattan College production | |
| 2011 | The Unauthorized Biography of Samantha Brown | Kelly | Goodspeed Musical production |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Teen Choice Awards 2013 | Choice TV Breakout Star | Glee | Nominated |
Discography
- Glee: The Music Presents Glease
- Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1
- Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3
- Glee Sings the Beatles
- Glee The Music, A Katy or a Gaga
- Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 4
References
- ^ http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/12/supergirl-star-melissa-benoist
- ^ Benoist, Melissa [@itsmmbenoist] (October 4, 2012). "@itsmmbenoist: @druidDUDE hey thanks, mister! :)" (Tweet). Retrieved 2015-11-01 – via Twitter.
- ^ Rose, Lacey; O'Connell, Michael; Sandberg, Bryn Elise; Stanhope, Kate; Goldberg, Lesley (August 28, 2015). "Next Gen Fall TV: 10 Stars Poised for Breakouts". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
- ^ http://famouskin.com/ahnentafel.php?name=52189+melissa+benoist
- ^ Moore, John (September 22, 2006). "Can't Miss Kids". Denver Post. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "Littleton, Colorado".
- ^ "Arapahoe High School – Warriors, Always Take Care of One Another". Arapahoe High School. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ Congratulations, Arapahoe High School grads May 2007
- ^ From MMC to McKinley High: Alumna Melissa Benoist October 2012.
- ^ a b "Who Is Melissa Benoist? All About Glee Season 4's Marley". wetpaint.com. November 2012.
- ^ The Deadline Team (September 11, 2013). "'Fast & Furious 7' Adds Djimon Hounsou; 'Glee's Melissa Benoist Gets 'Whiplash'; Liana Liberato Joins 'If I Stay'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (June 24, 2014). "'Glee's Melissa Benoist Joins 'The Longest Ride'; 'Sicario' Adds 'Captain America 2's Maximiliano Hernandez; Shane Black Rebooting 'Predator'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ The Deadline Team (July 11, 2013). "Melissa Benoist Joins 'Imagine'; Natalie Dormer Cast In 'Posh'; Carter Jenkins Leads 'Skate God'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (May 21, 2015). "'Supergirl' Star Melissa Benoist Climbs Into 'Lowriders' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr (August 27, 2015). "'Supergirl's Melissa Benoist, 'Outlander's Sam Heughan Set For Screen Gems Love Story 'Oxford'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ "CBS Fall 2015 Schedule: 'Supergirl' Opens Monday, 'Life In Pieces' Follows 'Big Bang'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
- ^ "Darren Criss & Melissa Benoist With Josh Duhamel on Kids Choice Awards 2013 23/03/13". YouTube. March 24, 2013. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ "The Cast of GLEE for Coke, raindeocampo.com, June 2013.
- ^ Butler, Peppermint (June 10, 2013). "Shaken, Not Stirred: Coke Launch with Glee Stars". Status Magazine online. Retrieved 2015-03-06.
- ^ "‘Glee’ cast members invade 3 malls", rappler.com, June 2013. Accessed 2014-08-19.
- ^ "Newest ‘Glee’ stars overwhelmed by Pinoys’ welcome", entertainment.inquirer.net, June 2013.
- ^ "Melissa Benoist, Blake Jenner Are Married: Secret Wedding Details!". Us Weekly. July 13, 2015.
- ^ AOL Staff (September 3, 2014). "'Glee' star, who plays the innocent 'Marley,' is latest victim to respond to leaked-photo scandal". AOL.com.
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