Melissa Marie Benoist was born on October 4, 1988, in Texas, USA, to American parents Jim and Julie Benoist. Her father worked as a businessman, while her mother was a homemaker. Melissa has two older sisters, Jessica and Kristina. After her parents separated during her childhood, her father remarried, and she gained five half-siblings through that union.
From a young age, Melissa showed a passion for the performing arts, particularly singing. She took formal singing lessons during her childhood, laying the foundation for a future in entertainment.
Melissa Benoist began her acting career in 2008 with a role in the film Tennessee, where she portrayed the character Laurel. After a brief hiatus from film work, she returned to the screen in 2014 with a breakout role as Nicole in the Oscar-winning film Whiplash. Her performance was well-received and garnered her critical attention.
In 2015, she appeared in the movie Danny Collins alongside renowned actors, portraying the character Jamie. This further solidified her reputation as a rising talent in the film industry.
| Birth Date: | 4 Oct, 1988 |
| Age: | 31 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Singer Dancer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Houston |
| residence: | Vancouver |
| Education: | Arapahoe High School Marymount Manhattan College |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress and singer |
| Twitter Id: | MelissaBenoist |
| Spouse: | Chris Wood [M. 2019] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
