Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
December 15, 1963
Place of Birth:
Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA
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Helen 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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chantilly Bridge | Hannah |
| 2023 | The Flash | Supergirl (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Confetti | Dr. Wurmer |
| 2016 | DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year | Martha Kent (voice) |
| 2016 | A Remarkable Life | Iris |
| 2016 | DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High | Martha Kent (voice) |
| 2015 | The Curse of Downers Grove | Diane |
| 2014 | Echo Park | Julia |
| 2013 | The Good Mother | Cheryl |
| 2012 | Beautiful Wave | Jane |
| 2012 | Model Minority | Mrs. Ambrose |
| 2011 | Rock the House | Diane |
| 2008 | Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton | self |
| 2006 | Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall | Stella Andre |
| 2006 | You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman | Self |
| 2004 | Seeing Other People | Penelope |
| 2001 | Nowhere in Sight | Carly Bauers |
| 2000 | American Adventure | Kathy |
| 1999 | Carlo's Wake | Lisa Torello |
| 1997 | The Long Way Home | (voice) |
| 1997 | Toothless | Katherine's Mom |
| 1995 | No Way Back | Mary |
| 1995 | The Steal | Kim |
| 1994 | Lassie | Laura Turner |
| 1994 | Parallel Lives | Elsa Freedman |
| 1993 | 12:01 | Lisa Fredericks |
| 1993 | A House in the Hills | Alex Weaver |
| 1993 | Chantilly Lace | Hannah |
| 1993 | Betrayal of the Dove | Ellie West |
| 1992 | Queen Esther | Queen Esther (voice) |
| 1991 | City Slickers | Bonnie Rayburn |
| 1989 | Happy Together | Alex Page |
| 1988 | Sticky Fingers | Hattie |
| 1987 | The Secret of My Success | Christy Wills |
| 1986 | Ruthless People | Sandy Kessler |
| 1985 | The Legend of Billie Jean | Billie Jean Davy |
| 1984 | Supergirl | Kara Zor-El / Linda Lee / Supergirl |
| 1984 | Supergirl: The Making of the Movie | Self / Supergirl |
| 1982 | Amy and the Angel | Amy Watson |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Supergirl | Eliza Danvers |
| 2014 | Caper | Luke's Mum |
| 2011 | The Lying Game | Kristin Mercer |
| 2009 | Drop Dead Diva | Penny Brecker |
| 2008 | Eleventh Hour | |
| 2007 | Greek | Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos |
| 2007 | Mad Men | Sheila |
| 2007 | Private Practice | Erin George |
| 2006 | The New Adventures of Old Christine | Liz |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy | Nadia Shelton |
| 2005 | Supernatural | Susan Carter |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan | Elaine Tallridge |
| 2001 | Smallville | Lara-El |
| 2000 | Boston Public | Mrs. McNeal |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Susan Coyle |
| 1998 | Will & Grace | Peggy Truman |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Katherine's Mom |
| 1992 | Batman: The Animated Series | Talia (voice) |
| 1990 | Capital News | Anne McKenna |
| 1990 | Dream On | Sarah |
| 1989 | Seinfeld | Becky Gelke |
| 1982 | Na sowas! | Self |