Helen Slater
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
62 years
Origin
USA
Active
1982 — Present
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...
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
The Legend of Billie Jean
Starring as Billie Jean
Average Texas teen, Billie Jean Davy, is caught up in an odd fight for justice. She is usually followed and harrased around by local boys, who, one day, decide to trash her brother's scooter for fun. The boys' father refuses to pay them back the price of the scooter. The fight for "fair is fair" takes the teens around the state and produces an unlikely hero.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Batman: The Animated Series
as Talia (voice)
The Rookie
as Dr. Francine Barrett
Supernatural
as Susan Carter
Seinfeld
as Becky Gelke
Grey's Anatomy
as Nadia Shelton
Smallville
as Lara-El
Mad Men
as Sheila
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Susan Coyle
Drop Dead Diva
as Penny Brecker
Private Practice
as Erin George
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
62 Credits found
Chantilly Bridge
Hannah
2023
Confetti
Dr. Wurmer
2020
The Rookie
Dr. Francine Barrett
2018
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
Martha Kent (voice)
2016
A Remarkable Life
Iris
2016
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
Martha Kent (voice)
2016
Supergirl
Eliza Danvers
2015
The Curse of Downers Grove
Diane
2015
Ride
Thanks
2014
Echo Park
Julia
2014
Caper
Luke's Mum
2014
The Good Mother
Cheryl
2013
Model Minority
Mrs. Ambrose
2012
Beautiful Wave
Jane
2012
The Lying Game
Kristin Mercer
2011
Rock the House
Diane
2011
Gigantic
Jennifer Brooks
2010
Drop Dead Diva
Penny Brecker
2009
Eleventh Hour
Susan Wynne
2008
Private Practice
Erin George
2007
Mad Men
Sheila
2007
Greek
Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos
2007
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Self
2006
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Liz
2006
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Stella Andre
2006
Supernatural
Susan Carter
2005
Grey's Anatomy
Nadia Shelton
2005
Seeing Other People
Penelope
2004
Smallville
Lara-El
2001
Crossing Jordan
Elaine Tallridge
2001
Nowhere in Sight
Carly Bauers
2001
Boston Public
Mrs. McNeal
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Susan Coyle
1999
Carlo's Wake
Lisa Torello
1999
Will & Grace
Peggy Truman
1998
Toothless
Katherine's Mom
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
Katherine's Mom
1997
The Long Way Home
(voice)
1997
No Way Back
Mary
1995
The Steal
Kim
1995
Parallel Lives
Elsa Freedman
1994
Lassie
Laura Turner
1994
12:01
Lisa Fredericks
1993
Chantilly Lace
Hannah
1993
Betrayal of the Dove
Ellie West
1993
A House in the Hills
Alex Weaver
1993
Batman: The Animated Series
Talia (voice)
1992
Queen Esther
Queen Esther (voice)
1992
The Hidden Room
Lauren
1991
City Slickers
Bonnie Rayburn
1991
The Great Air Race
Jacqui Cochrane
1991
Dream On
Sarah
1990
Capital News
Anne McKenna
1990
Seinfeld
Becky Gelke
1989
Happy Together
Alex Page
1989
Sticky Fingers
Hattie
1988
The Secret of My Success
Christy Wills
1987
Ruthless People
Sandy Kessler
1986
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
Self / Supergirl
1985
The Legend of Billie Jean
Billie Jean
1985