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Film & Television
Melissa Benoist
b. 1988Littleton, COItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
Supergirl
Biography
Supergirl; Glee; Colorado Italian-French heritage through her mother; Superman's cousin on TV. Supergirl for 6 seasons; Glee cast member; Saturn Award winner
Notable For
- Supergirl
- Glee
- Colorado Italian-French heritage through her mother
- Superman's cousin on TV
Honors & Recognition
- Supergirl for 6 seasons
- Glee cast member
- Saturn Award winner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melissa Benoist Italian?
Yes — Melissa Benoist is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian-French. Supergirl
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Film & Television
- Specialty
- Acting
- Years
- b. 1988
- Birth Place
- Littleton, CO
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian-French
- Publication Status
- Published
- Ancestry Verification
- Needs Review
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