Acting
Helen Slater
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.
Filmography
Chantilly Bridge
Film · 2023
Confetti
Film · 2020
The Rookie
Series · 2018
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
Film · 2016
A Remarkable Life
Film · 2016
DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
Film · 2016
The Curse of Downers Grove
Film · 2015
Supergirl
Series · 2015
Echo Park
Film · 2014
Caper
Series · 2014
The Good Mother
Film · 2013
Beautiful Wave
Film · 2012
Model Minority
Film · 2012
Rock the House
Film · 2011
The Lying Game
Series · 2011
Gigantic
Series · 2010
Drop Dead Diva
Series · 2009
Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton
Film · 2008
Eleventh Hour
Series · 2008
Greek
Series · 2007
Mad Men
Series · 2007
Private Practice
Series · 2007
Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
Film · 2006
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Film · 2006
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Series · 2006
Grey's Anatomy
Series · 2005
Supernatural
Series · 2005
Seeing Other People
Film · 2004
Nowhere in Sight
Film · 2001
Crossing Jordan
Series · 2001
Smallville
Series · 2001
American Adventure
Film · 2000
Boston Public
Series · 2000
Carlo's Wake
Film · 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Series · 1999
Will & Grace
Series · 1998
The Long Way Home
Film · 1997
Toothless
Film · 1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
Series · 1997
No Way Back
Film · 1995
The Steal
Film · 1995
Lassie
Film · 1994
Parallel Lives
Film · 1994
12:01
Film · 1993
A House in the Hills
Film · 1993
Chantilly Lace
Film · 1993
Betrayal of the Dove
Film · 1993
Queen Esther
Film · 1992
Batman: The Animated Series
Series · 1992
City Slickers
Film · 1991
The Great Air Race
Series · 1991
The Hidden Room
Series · 1991
Capital News
Series · 1990
Dream On
Series · 1990
Happy Together
Film · 1989
Seinfeld
Series · 1989
Sticky Fingers
Film · 1988
The Secret of My Success
Film · 1987
Ruthless People
Film · 1986
The Legend of Billie Jean
Film · 1985
Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
Film · 1985
Supergirl
Film · 1984
Amy and the Angel
Film · 1982
Na sowas!
Series · 1982