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, 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.
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Movies (39)
Chantilly Bridge
2023 · Hannah
Confetti
2020 · Dr. Wurmer
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
2016 · Martha Kent (voice)
A Remarkable Life
2016 · Iris
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
2016 · Martha Kent (voice)
The Curse of Downers Grove
2015 · Diane
Ride
2014 · Thanks
Echo Park
2014 · Julia
The Good Mother
2013 · Cheryl
Model Minority
2012 · Mrs. Ambrose
Beautiful Wave
2012 · Jane
Rock the House
2011 · Diane
Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton
2008 · self
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
2006 · Self
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
2006 · Stella Andre
Seeing Other People
2004 · Penelope
Nowhere in Sight
2001 · Carly Bauers
American Adventure
2000 · Kathy
Carlo's Wake
1999 · Lisa Torello
Toothless
1997 · Katherine's Mom
The Long Way Home
1997 · (voice)
No Way Back
1995 · Mary
The Steal
1995 · Kim
Parallel Lives
1994 · Elsa Freedman
Lassie
1994 · Laura Turner
12:01
1993 · Lisa Fredericks
Chantilly Lace
1993 · Hannah
Betrayal of the Dove
1993 · Ellie West
A House in the Hills
1993 · Alex Weaver
Queen Esther
1992 · Queen Esther (voice)
City Slickers
1991 · Bonnie Rayburn
Happy Together
1989 · Alex Page
Sticky Fingers
1988 · Hattie
The Secret of My Success
1987 · Christy Wills
Ruthless People
1986 · Sandy Kessler
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
1985 · Self / Supergirl
The Legend of Billie Jean
1985 · Billie Jean
Supergirl
1984 · Supergirl / Linda Lee, Stunts
Amy and the Angel
1982 · Amy Watson
TV shows (26)
The Rookie
2018 · Dr. Francine Barrett
Supergirl
2015 · Eliza Danvers
Caper
2014 · Luke's Mum
The Lying Game
2011 · Kristin Mercer
Gigantic
2010 · Jennifer Brooks
Drop Dead Diva
2009 · Penny Brecker
Eleventh Hour
2008 · Susan Wynne
Private Practice
2007 · Erin George
Mad Men
2007 · Sheila
Greek
2007 · Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006 · Liz
Supernatural
2005 · Susan Carter
Grey's Anatomy
2005 · Nadia Shelton
Smallville
2001 · Lara-El
Crossing Jordan
2001 · Elaine Tallridge
Boston Public
2000 · Mrs. McNeal
La Ley y el Orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales
1999 · Susan Coyle
Will & Grace
1998 · Peggy Truman
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997 · Katherine's Mom
Batman: The Animated Series
1992 · Talia (voice)
The Hidden Room
1991 · Lauren
The Great Air Race
1991 · Jacqui Cochrane
Dream On
1990 · Sarah
Capital News
1990 · Anne McKenna
Seinfeld
1989 · Becky Gelke
Na sowas!
1982 · Self