Melissa Benoist
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Melissa Marie Benoist
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Melissa Benoist

Active - 2014 - 2019  |   Born - Oct 4, 1988 in Littleton, Colorado, United States  |  

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Whiplash
Lowriders
Band of Robbers
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  • Appeared in commercials for Clean and Clear, and Tampax.
  • Played Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie in college.
  • First song on Glee was "New York State of Mind" with Lea Michele.
  • Was a recurring guest star on the fourth season of Glee before being promoted to a series regular for the fifth season.
  • Nominated for a 2013 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Breakout Star.
  • Was the first person producers saw for the title role in Supergirl.