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Melissa Benoist Biography

Birth Name:Melissa Marie Benoist

Birth Place:Littleton, Colorado, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Has supported the campaign "I Don't Mind" in an effort to bring awareness to mental health issues
  • Graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 2011
  • Started taking dance lessons at the age of three
  • Quote: "If you work your butt off and never settle, nothing will stop you․"
  • Best known for her roles on the series "Glee" and "Supergirl․"
  • Had to audition for three months to win her role on "Supergirl․"
  • Has served as a brand ambassador for Coca Cola

Awards

  • 2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Breakout: nominated
  • 2016Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2017Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: winner
  • 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Ship: nominated
  • 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Action: winner
  • 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice: Liplock: nominated
  • 2018Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
  • 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Action: winner
  • 2019Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Action: nominated
  • 2021Saturn Award-Best Actress in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2021CCA Super Award-Best Actress in a Superhero Series: nominated