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.

Helen Slater is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 31 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Lying Game (2011), The Long Way Home (1997), City Slickers (1991), The Great Air Race (1991), Happy Together (1989), The Secret of My Success (1987), Supergirl (1984), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). The recorded credits span 1982 to 2018, including 7 movies and 24 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.