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