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
Bonnie Rayburn
City Slickers
Christy Wills
The Secret of My Success
Amy Watson
Amy and the Angel
Sandy Kessler
Ruthless People
Hannah
Chantilly Bridge
Linda Lee / Supergirl
Supergirl
Laura Turner
Lassie
Mary
No Way Back
Billie Jean
The Legend of Billie Jean
Lisa Fredericks
12:01
Queen Esther (voice)
Queen Esther
Self / Supergirl
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
Alex Page
Happy Together
Alex Weaver
A House in the Hills
Jane
Beautiful Wave
Diane
Rock the House
Lisa Torello
Carlo's Wake
Stella Andre
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
(voice)
The Long Way Home
Hattie
Sticky Fingers
Hannah
Chantilly Lace
Martha Kent (voice)
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
Cheryl
The Good Mother
Mrs. Ambrose
Model Minority
Julia
Echo Park
Penelope
Seeing Other People
self
Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton
Elsa Freedman
Parallel Lives
Ellie West
Betrayal of the Dove
Diane
The Curse of Downers Grove
Kim
The Steal
Iris
A Remarkable Life
Martha Kent (voice)
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
Kathy
American Adventure
Dr. Wurmer
Confetti
Carly Bauers
Nowhere in Sight
Katherine's Mom
Toothless
Self
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
The Great Air Race
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
39
Gender
Female
Birthday
1963-12-15
Place of Birth
Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA
Also Known As
Helen Rachel Slater