Helen Slater
Known for
Series casting has kept Helen Slater busy as an American actress who has spent most of a career inside continuing stories. 'Supergirl' is the anchor of the filmography, built on the part of Eliza Danvers. 'City Slickers' sits alongside the series work. Most of the work has been in comedy. Long-form television has been the steadiest source of work.
Helen Slater
25 Movies
24 Series
Series casting has kept Helen Slater busy as an American actress who has spent most of a career inside continuing stories. 'Supergirl' is the anchor of the filmography, built on the part of Eliza Danvers. 'City Slickers' sits alongside the series work. Most of the work has been in comedy. Long-form television has been the steadiest source of work.
Movies
Plays Supergirl / Linda Lee
Supergirl
1984
Plays Bonnie Rayburn
City Slickers
1991
Plays Sandy Kessler
Ruthless People
1986
Plays Christy Wills
The Secret of My Success
1987
Plays Billie Jean
The Legend of Billie Jean
1985
Plays Martha Kent (voice)
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
2016
Plays Laura Turner
Lassie
1994
Plays Alex Page
Happy Together
1989
Plays Katherine's Mom
Toothless
1997
Plays Mary
No Way Back
1995
Plays Hannah
Chantilly Bridge
2023
Plays Penelope
Seeing Other People
2004
Plays Ellie West
Betrayal of the Dove
1993
Plays Diane
The Curse of Downers Grove
2015
Plays Mrs. Ambrose
Model Minority
2012
Plays Hattie
Sticky Fingers
1988
Plays Queen Esther (voice)
Queen Esther
1992
Plays Alex Weaver
A House in the Hills
1993
Plays Iris
A Remarkable Life
2016
Plays Jane
Beautiful Wave
2012
Plays Kim
The Steal
1995
Plays Carly Bauers
Nowhere in Sight
2001
Plays Julia
Echo Park
2014
TV Shows
Plays Kristin Mercer
The Lying Game
2011
Plays Anne McKenna
Capital News
1990
Plays Eliza Danvers
Supergirl
2015
Plays Jennifer Brooks
Gigantic
2010
Plays Talia (voice)
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
Plays Lara-El
Smallville
2001
Plays Jacqui Cochrane
The Great Air Race
1991
Plays Mrs. McNeal
Boston Public
2000
Plays Nadia Shelton
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos
Greek
2007
Plays Elaine Tallridge
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Liz
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
Plays Peggy Truman
Will & Grace
1998
Plays Susan Wynne
Eleventh Hour
2008
Plays Becky Gelke
Seinfeld
1989
Plays Sheila
Mad Men
2007
Plays Penny Brecker
Drop Dead Diva
2009
Plays Susan Carter
Supernatural
2005
Plays Katherine's Mom
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
Plays Sarah
Dream On
1990
Plays Erin George
Private Practice
2007
Plays Luke's Mum
Caper
2014
Plays Lauren
The Hidden Room
1991
Plays Dr. Francine Barrett
The Rookie
2018
Latest Trailers
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Chantilly Bridge
Full Filmography
Chantilly Bridge
Hannah
2023
Film
Confetti
Dr. Wurmer
2020
Film
The Rookie
Dr. Francine Barrett · 1 episode
2018–
TV
DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
Martha Kent (voice)
2016
Film
A Remarkable Life
Iris
2016
Film
Mad Men
Sheila · 1 episode
2014–2015
TV
Supergirl
Eliza Danvers · 13 episodes
2015–
TV
The Curse of Downers Grove
Diane
2015
Film
Echo Park
Julia
2014
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Helen Slater and where are they from?
Helen Slater is 62 years old, born on December 15, 1963 in Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Helen Slater?
Helen Slater is best known for roles in City Slickers, Supergirl, The Secret of My Success.
How many movies has Helen Slater been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Helen Slater has appeared in 25 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Helen Slater's first movie?
The career of Helen Slater began with Amy and the Angel (1982).
What is Helen Slater's most recent movie or series?
Helen Slater's most recent release is Chantilly Bridge, which premiered on March 24, 2023.
What TV shows has Helen Slater appeared in?
On television, Helen Slater has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural, Smallville, Supergirl.
Helen Slater
1963-12-15 · Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA
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.