Helen Slater
Biography
Helen Slater is an American actress born on December 15, 1963, in Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA. She is known for her acting credits in film and television. Slater has appeared in numerous movies, including The Legend of Billie Jean, Ruthless People, The Secret of My Success, and City Slickers. She has also acted in television shows, such as Smallville, where she made three guest appearances. Additionally, Slater played the title character in the 1984 film Supergirl and its 2015 television series counterpart, where she portrayed the character's adoptive mother, Eliza Danvers. Slater has a total of 65 known acting credits.
Career overview
Helen Slater is an American actress known for her work in film and television. She began her acting career in the 1980s, starring in several notable films including The Legend of Billie Jean, Ruthless People, The Secret of My Success, and City Slickers. These early roles showcased her versatility as an actress and helped establish her as a rising talent in Hollywood.
In addition to her film work, Slater has also appeared in various television projects. She played the role of Eliza Danvers in the 2015 TV series Supergirl, which is a spin-off of the 1984 film of the same title. Slater's character in the TV series is the adoptive mother of the title character. She has also made guest appearances on the series Smallville, appearing in three episodes between 2007 and 2010.
Throughout her career, Slater has demonstrated her range as an actress, taking on a variety of roles in both film and television. Her work has spanned multiple decades, with a notable body of work in the 1980s and 1990s, and continued appearances in the 2000s and 2010s.
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- Chantilly Bridge (2023) as Hannah
- Confetti (2020) as Dr. Wurmer
- The Rookie (2018) as Dr. Francine Barrett
- DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High (2016) as Martha Kent (voice)
- DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year (2016) as Martha Kent (voice)
- A Remarkable Life (2016) as Iris
- Supergirl (2015) as Eliza Danvers
- The Curse of Downers Grove (2015) as Diane
- Caper (2014) as Luke's Mum
- Ride (2014) Thanks
- Echo Park (2014) as Julia
- The Good Mother (2013) as Cheryl
- Model Minority (2012) as Mrs. Ambrose
- Beautiful Wave (2012) as Jane
- The Lying Game (2011) as Kristin Mercer
- Rock the House (2011) as Diane
- Gigantic (2010) as Jennifer Brooks
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Penny Brecker
- Eleventh Hour (2008) as Susan Wynne
- Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton (2008) as self
- Mad Men (2007) as Sheila
- Private Practice (2007) as Erin George
- Greek (2007) as Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) as Liz
- Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall (2006) as Stella Andre
- You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman (2006) as Self
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Nadia Shelton
- Supernatural (2005) as Susan Carter
- Seeing Other People (2004) as Penelope
- Smallville (2001) as Lara-El
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Elaine Tallridge
- Nowhere in Sight (2001) as Carly Bauers
- Boston Public (2000) as Mrs. McNeal
- American Adventure (2000) as Kathy
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Susan Coyle
- Carlo's Wake (1999) as Lisa Torello
- Will & Grace (1998) as Peggy Truman
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1997) as Katherine's Mom
- Toothless (1997) as Katherine's Mom
- The Long Way Home (1997) as (voice)
- No Way Back (1995) as Mary
- The Steal (1995) as Kim
- Lassie (1994) as Laura Turner
- Parallel Lives (1994) as Elsa Freedman
- Betrayal of the Dove (1993) as Ellie West
- A House in the Hills (1993) as Alex Weaver
- 12:01 (1993) as Lisa Fredericks
- Chantilly Lace (1993) as Hannah
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Talia (voice)
- Queen Esther (1992) as Queen Esther (voice)
- City Slickers (1991) as Bonnie Rayburn
- The Hidden Room (1991) as Lauren
- The Great Air Race (1991) as Jacqui Cochrane
- Dream On (1990) as Sarah
- Capital News (1990) as Anne McKenna
- Seinfeld (1989) as Becky Gelke
- Happy Together (1989) as Alex Page
- Sticky Fingers (1988) as Hattie
- The Secret of My Success (1987) as Christy Wills
- Ruthless People (1986) as Sandy Kessler
- The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) as Billie Jean
- Supergirl: The Making of the Movie (1985) as Self / Supergirl
- Supergirl (1984) as Supergirl / Linda Lee
- Supergirl (1984) Stunts
- Na sowas! (1982) as Self
- Amy and the Angel (1982) as Amy Watson