Helen Slater

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.

🎬 Movies Featuring Helen Slater

Confetti

Confetti (2020)

as Dr. Wurmer
Carlo's Wake

Carlo's Wake (1999)

as Lisa Torello
Toothless

Toothless (1997)

as Katherine's Mom
Parallel Lives

Parallel Lives (1994)

as Elsa Freedman
Lassie

Lassie (1994)

as Laura Turner
12:01

12:01 (1993)

as Lisa Fredericks
Queen Esther

Queen Esther (1992)

as Queen Esther (voice)
City Slickers

City Slickers (1991)

as Bonnie Rayburn
Supergirl

Supergirl (1984)

as Linda Lee / Supergirl