Helen Slater
Known for Acting · 64 credits
- Born
- 1963-12-15 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Helen Rachel Slater
Biography
Helen Rachel Slater (born December 15, 1963) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as the title character in the 1984 film Supergirl. She returned to the 2015 TV series of the same title, this time as Supergirl's adoptive mother, Eliza Danvers.
In the intervening years, she starred in several films including The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), Ruthless People (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), and City Slickers (1991). She additionally found work as an actress in television, and stage projects, including three guest appearances on the series Smallville (2007–2010).
In the 2000s, she recorded three albums, on which she sings her own compositions and plays the piano.
Known For
TV Shows (26)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Susan Coyle
The Rookie
2018
as Dr. Francine Barrett
Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Nadia Shelton
Supernatural
2005
as Susan Carter
Smallville
2001
as Lara-El
Seinfeld
1989
as Becky Gelke
Crossing Jordan
2001
as Elaine Tallridge
Mad Men
2007
as Sheila
Supergirl
2015
as Eliza Danvers
Will & Grace
1998
as Peggy Truman
Private Practice
2007
as Erin George
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
as Talia (voice)
Boston Public
2000
as Mrs. McNeal
Drop Dead Diva
2009
as Penny Brecker
Greek
2007
as Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
as Liz
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
as Katherine's Mom
Dream On
1990
as Sarah
Eleventh Hour
2008
as Susan Wynne
The Hidden Room
1991
as Lauren
The Lying Game
2011
as Kristin Mercer
Capital News
1990
as Anne McKenna
Na sowas!
1982
as Self
Gigantic
2010
as Jennifer Brooks
Caper
2014
as Luke's Mum
The Great Air Race
1991
as Jacqui Cochrane
Movies (38)
Supergirl
1984
as Supergirl / Linda Lee
Ruthless People
1986
as Sandy Kessler
City Slickers
1991
as Bonnie Rayburn
The Secret of My Success
1987
as Christy Wills
Toothless
1997
as Katherine's Mom
Seeing Other People
2004
as Penelope
Lassie
1994
as Laura Turner
Beautiful Wave
2012
as Jane
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
2016
as Martha Kent (voice)
No Way Back
1995
as Mary
American Adventure
2000
as Kathy
Happy Together
1989
as Alex Page
The Legend of Billie Jean
1985
as Billie Jean
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
2016
as Martha Kent (voice)
Model Minority
2012
as Mrs. Ambrose
12:01
1993
as Lisa Fredericks
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
2006
as Self
The Long Way Home
1997
as (voice)
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
2006
as Stella Andre
Confetti
2020
as Dr. Wurmer
The Steal
1995
as Kim
Chantilly Bridge
2023
as Hannah
Betrayal of the Dove
1993
as Ellie West
The Curse of Downers Grove
2015
as Diane
Chantilly Lace
1993
as Hannah
The Good Mother
2013
as Cheryl
Sticky Fingers
1988
as Hattie
Parallel Lives
1994
as Elsa Freedman
Amy and the Angel
1982
as Amy Watson
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
1985
as Self / Supergirl
Queen Esther
1992
as Queen Esther (voice)
A Remarkable Life
2016
as Iris
A House in the Hills
1993
as Alex Weaver
Rock the House
2011
as Diane
Echo Park
2014
as Julia
Carlo's Wake
1999
as Lisa Torello
Nowhere in Sight
2001
as Carly Bauers
Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton
2008
as self
About Helen Slater
Helen Rachel Slater (born December 15, 1963) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as the title character in the 1984 film Supergirl. She returned to the 2015 TV series of the same title, this time as Supergirl's adoptive mother, Eliza Danvers. In the intervening years, she starred in several films including The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), Ruthless People (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), and City Slickers (1991). She additionally found work as an actress in television, and stage projects, includ… With 64 credits spanning from 1982 to 2023, Helen Slater has appeared in 38 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular Helen Slater Movies
- Supergirl (1984) — as Supergirl / Linda Lee
- Ruthless People (1986) — as Sandy Kessler
- City Slickers (1991) — as Bonnie Rayburn
- The Secret of My Success (1987) — as Christy Wills
- Toothless (1997) — as Katherine's Mom
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