Helen Slater
Acting
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.
TV Shows(26)
The Rookie
Dr. Francine Barrett
2018
Supergirl
Eliza Danvers
2015
Caper
Luke's Mum
2014
The Lying Game
Kristin Mercer
2011
Gigantic
Jennifer Brooks
2010
Drop Dead Diva
Penny Brecker
2009
Eleventh Hour
Susan Wynne
2008
Private Practice
Erin George
2007
Mad Men
Sheila
2007
Greek
Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos
2007
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Liz
2006
Supernatural
Susan Carter
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Nadia Shelton
2005
Smallville
Lara-El
2001
Crossing Jordan
Elaine Tallridge
2001
Boston Public
Mrs. McNeal
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Susan Coyle
1999
Will & Grace
Peggy Truman
1998
The Wonderful World of Disney
Katherine's Mom
1997
Batman: The Animated Series
Talia (voice)
1992
The Hidden Room
Lauren
1991
The Great Air Race
Jacqui Cochrane
1991
Dream On
Sarah
1990
Capital News
Anne McKenna
1990
Seinfeld
Becky Gelke
1989
Na sowas!
Self
1982
Movies(38)
Chantilly Bridge
Hannah
2023
Confetti
Dr. Wurmer
2020
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)
2016
The Curse of Downers Grove
Diane
2015
Echo Park
Julia
2014
The Good Mother
Cheryl
2013
Model Minority
Mrs. Ambrose
2012
Beautiful Wave
Jane
2012
Rock the House
Diane
2011
Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton
self
2008
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Self
2006
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Stella Andre
2006
Seeing Other People
Penelope
2004
Nowhere in Sight
Carly Bauers
2001
American Adventure
Kathy
2000
Carlo's Wake
Lisa Torello
1999
Toothless
Katherine's Mom
1997
The Long Way Home
(voice)
1997
No Way Back
Mary
1995
The Steal
Kim
1995
Parallel Lives
Elsa Freedman
1994
Lassie
Laura Turner
1994
Chantilly Lace
Hannah
1993
12:01
Lisa Fredericks
1993
Betrayal of the Dove
Ellie West
1993
A House in the Hills
Alex Weaver
1993
Queen Esther
Queen Esther (voice)
1992
City Slickers
Bonnie Rayburn
1991
Happy Together
Alex Page
1989
Sticky Fingers
Hattie
1988
The Secret of My Success
Christy Wills
1987
Ruthless People
Sandy Kessler
1986
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
Self / Supergirl
1985
The Legend of Billie Jean
Billie Jean
1985
Supergirl
Linda Lee / Supergirl
1984
Amy and the Angel
Amy Watson
1982