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.
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Filmography
all 59
Movies 40
TV Shows 19
self 5
Voice 4
Hannah
Chantilly Bridge (2023)
Movie
Dr. Wurmer
Confetti (2020)
Movie
Self
I Had a Dream (2019)
Movie
Martha Kent (voice)
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year (2016)
Movie
Iris
A Remarkable Life (2016)
Movie
Martha Kent (voice)
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High (2016)
Movie
Eliza Danvers
Supergirl (2015)
TV
6.36
Diane
The Curse of Downers Grove (2015)
Movie
Thanks
Ride (2014)
Movie
10
Julia
Echo Park (2014)
Movie
Cheryl
The Good Mother (2013)
Movie
Mrs. Ambrose
Model Minority (2012)
Movie
Jane
Beautiful Wave (2012)
Movie
Kristin Mercer
The Lying Game (2011)
TV
5.54
Diane
Rock the House (2011)
Movie
Penny Brecker
Drop Dead Diva (2009)
TV
6.3
Eleventh Hour (2008)
TV
6
self
Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton (2008)
Movie
Sheila
Mad Men (2007)
TV
6.34
Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos
Greek (2007)
TV
6.75
Self
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006)
Movie
Liz
The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006)
TV
1
Stella Andre
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall (2006)
Movie
Susan Carter
Supernatural (2005)
TV
6.61
Nadia Shelton
Grey's Anatomy (2005)
TV
7.18
Penelope
Seeing Other People (2004)
Movie
Lara-El
Smallville (2001)
TV
6.21
Elaine Tallridge
Crossing Jordan (2001)
TV
5.95
Carly Bauers
Nowhere in Sight (2001)
Movie
Mrs. McNeal
Boston Public (2000)
TV
3.5
Kathy
American Adventure (2000)
Movie
Susan Coyle
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
TV
6.19
Lisa Torello
Carlo's Wake (1999)
Movie
Peggy Truman
Will & Grace (1998)
TV
6.33
Katherine's Mom
Toothless (1997)
Movie
6.11
(voice)
The Long Way Home (1997)
Movie
Mary
No Way Back (1995)
Movie
Kim
The Steal (1995)
Movie
Elsa Freedman
Parallel Lives (1994)
Movie
Laura Turner
Lassie (1994)
Movie
7.25
Hannah
Chantilly Lace (1993)
Movie
Lisa Fredericks
12:01 (1993)
Movie
Ellie West
Betrayal of the Dove (1993)
Movie
Alex Weaver
A House in the Hills (1993)
Movie
Talia (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
TV
5.56
Queen Esther
Queen Esther (1992)
Movie
Bonnie Rayburn
City Slickers (1991)
Movie
6.31
Dream On (1990)
TV
6
Anne McKenna
Capital News (1990)
TV
Becky Gelke
Seinfeld (1989)
TV
5.99
Alexandra Page
Happy Together (1989)
Movie
Hattie
Sticky Fingers (1988)
Movie
Christy Wills
The Secret of My Success (1987)
Movie
8
Sandy Kessler
Ruthless People (1986)
Movie
6
Billie Jean
The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)
Movie
6.5
Supergirl / Linda Lee
Supergirl (1984)
Movie
6.61
Self / Supergirl
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie (1984)
Movie
Amy Watson
Amy and the Angel (1982)
Movie
Self
Na sowas! (1982)
TV
Ratings
Average 6.14
Based on 2.34 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1982
1993
2001
1995
2023
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1963-12-15 (60 years old)
Birth NameHelen Rachel Slater
Birth PlaceBethpage, United States of America
ReligionJudaism
Height1.73-meter
FatherGerald Slater
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsHelen Rachel Slater
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