Acting · Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA · Born December 15, 1963
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.
MovieChantilly Bridge
2023
as Hannah
MovieConfetti
2020
as Dr. Wurmer
TVThe Rookie
2018
as Dr. Francine Barrett
MovieDC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
2016
as Martha Kent (voice)
MovieA Remarkable Life
2016
as Iris
MovieDC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
2016
as Martha Kent (voice)
TVSupergirl
2015
as Eliza Danvers
MovieThe Curse of Downers Grove
2015
as Diane
MovieEcho Park
2014
as Julia
TVCaper
2014
as Luke's Mum
MovieThe Good Mother
2013
as Cheryl
MovieModel Minority
2012
as Mrs. Ambrose
MovieBeautiful Wave
2012
as Jane
TVThe Lying Game
2011
as Kristin Mercer
MovieRock the House
2011
as Diane
TVGigantic
2010
as Jennifer Brooks
TVDrop Dead Diva
2009
as Penny Brecker
TVEleventh Hour
2008
as Susan Wynne
Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton
2008
as self
TVPrivate Practice
2007
as Erin George
TVMad Men
2007
as Sheila
TVGreek
2007
as Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos
MovieYou Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
2006
as Self
TVThe New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
as Liz
MovieJane Doe: The Harder They Fall
2006
as Stella Andre
TVSupernatural
2005
as Susan Carter
TVGrey's Anatomy
2005
as Nadia Shelton
MovieSeeing Other People
2004
as Penelope
TVSmallville
2001
as Lara-El
TVCrossing Jordan
2001
as Elaine Tallridge
MovieNowhere in Sight
2001
as Carly Bauers
TVBoston Public
2000
as Mrs. McNeal
American Adventure
2000
as Kathy
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Susan Coyle
MovieCarlo's Wake
1999
as Lisa Torello
TVWill & Grace
1998
as Peggy Truman
MovieToothless
1997
as Katherine's Mom
TVThe Wonderful World of Disney
1997
as Katherine's Mom
MovieThe Long Way Home
1997
as (voice)
MovieNo Way Back
1995
as Mary
MovieThe Steal
1995
as Kim
MovieParallel Lives
1994
as Elsa Freedman
MovieLassie
1994
as Laura Turner
Movie12:01
1993
as Lisa Fredericks
MovieChantilly Lace
1993
as Hannah
MovieBetrayal of the Dove
1993
as Ellie West
MovieA House in the Hills
1993
as Alex Weaver
TVBatman: The Animated Series
1992
as Talia (voice)
MovieQueen Esther
1992
as Queen Esther (voice)
TVThe Hidden Room
1991
as Lauren
MovieCity Slickers
1991
as Bonnie Rayburn
TVThe Great Air Race
1991
as Jacqui Cochrane
TVDream On
1990
as Sarah
TVCapital News
1990
as Anne McKenna
TVSeinfeld
1989
as Becky Gelke
MovieHappy Together
1989
as Alex Page
MovieSticky Fingers
1988
as Hattie
MovieThe Secret of My Success
1987
as Christy Wills
MovieRuthless People
1986
as Sandy Kessler
MovieSupergirl: The Making of the Movie
1985
as Self / Supergirl
MovieThe Legend of Billie Jean
1985
as Billie Jean
MovieSupergirl
1984
as Supergirl / Linda Lee
MovieAmy and the Angel
1982
as Amy Watson
Na sowas!
1982
as Self
