Helen Slater

Helen Slater

61 · Born: Dec 15, 1963

Personal Details

Height5' 8"
BornDec 15, 1963 Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA
Parents
  • Alice Joan Citrin
  • Gerald Slater

Biography

Helen Rachel Slater, a multifaceted American talent, burst onto the scene on December 15, 1963, and has since made a name for herself as a versatile performer, effortlessly transitioning between the worlds of acting and music, showcasing her remarkable range as both an accomplished actress and a gifted singer-songwriter.

Slater's enduring legacy is closely tied to her groundbreaking performance as the eponymous protagonist in the 1984 cinematic masterpiece, Supergirl, a role that has continued to captivate audiences to this day. Furthermore, Slater's remarkable range as an actress was once again showcased in the 2015 television series adaptation of Supergirl, as she took on the complex and multifaceted character of Eliza Danvers, Supergirl's adoptive mother, bringing depth and nuance to the role.

Melissa Marie Benoist, known professionally as Melissa Benoist, is an American actress, singer, and activist, born on October 21, 1988, in Littleton, Colorado.

Notable filmography highlights of the accomplished Slater encompass a wide-ranging selection of cinematic endeavors, with notable mentions including the 1985 release of The Legend of Billie Jean, the 1986 comedy Ruthless People, the 1987 blockbuster The Secret of My Success, and the 1991 western comedy City Slickers.

Beyond her impressive body of work in the film industry, Slater has also achieved significant success in various other creative mediums, including television and stage productions, where she has made notable guest appearances on the popular series Smallville, a show that aired from 2007 to 2010.

Meghan Slater has not only ventured into the realm of music, but has also taken the initiative to showcase her artistic talents by releasing a total of three albums throughout the 2000s.

Career

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2023
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The Flash
The Flash as Supergirl (uncredited)
{"id":245541,"title":"Confetti","year":"2020","character":"Dr. Wurmer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/confetti-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_245541.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_245541.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Confetti
Confetti as Dr. Wurmer
{"id":103059,"title":"A Remarkable Life","year":"2016","character":"Iris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-remarkable-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_103059.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_103059.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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{"id":112498,"title":"DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year","year":"2016","character":"Martha Kent (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dc-super-hero-girls-hero-of-the-year","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2j5e736knt0g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2j5e736knt0g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":76597,"title":"The Curse of Downers Grove","year":"2015","character":"Diane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-curse-of-downers-grove","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76597.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76597.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":2874,"title":"Supergirl","year":2015,"character":"Eliza Danvers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/supergirl","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/71haa4r77ak0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/71haa4r77ak0.jpg"},"released":1}
Supergirl
Supergirl as Eliza Danvers
{"id":103818,"title":"Echo Park","year":"2014","character":"Julia","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/echo-park-2014","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_103818.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_103818.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Echo Park
Echo Park as Julia
{"id":33812,"title":"The Good Mother","year":"2013","character":"Cheryl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-good-mother-2013","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33812.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33812.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
{"id":77273,"title":"Model Minority","year":"2012","character":"Mrs. Ambrose","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/model-minority","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77273.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77273.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Model Minority
Model Minority as Mrs. Ambrose
{"id":12918,"title":"Beautiful Wave","year":"2011","character":"Jane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beautiful-wave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12918.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12918.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":42769,"title":"Rock the House","year":"2011","character":"Diane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rock-the-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_42769.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_42769.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1191,"title":"The Lying Game","year":2011,"character":"Kristin Mercer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-lying-game","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1191.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1191.jpg"},"released":1}
The Lying Game
The Lying Game as Kristin Mercer
{"id":1685,"title":"Eleventh Hour","year":2008,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/eleventh-hour","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1685.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1685.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":567,"title":"Supernatural","year":2008,"character":"Susan Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/supernatural-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3h1rm0df1ptg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3h1rm0df1ptg.jpg"},"released":1}
Supernatural
Supernatural as Susan Carter
{"id":679,"title":"Smallville","year":2007,"character":"Lara-El","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/smallville","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6fo7iimsme70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6fo7iimsme70.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Smallville
Smallville as Lara-El
{"id":49215,"title":"Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall","year":"2006","character":"Stella Andre","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jane-doe-the-harder-they-fall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49215.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49215.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":1219,"title":"The New Adventures of Old Christine","year":2006,"character":"Liz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-new-adventures-of-old-christine","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1219.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":9266,"title":"Seeing Other People","year":"2004","character":"Penelope","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seeing-other-people","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9266.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9266.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":655,"title":"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit","year":2003,"character":"Susan Coyle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/law-order-special-victims-unit","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/821u9kpkn980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/821u9kpkn980.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":154764,"title":"Nowhere in Sight","year":"2001","character":"Carly Bauers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nowhere-in-sight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154764.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154764.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Nowhere in Sight
Nowhere in Sight as Carly Bauers
{"id":188515,"title":"Best Friends for Life","year":"1998","character":"Pammy Cahill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/best-friends-for-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_188515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_188515.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":9344,"title":"The Long Way Home","year":"1997","character":"(voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-long-way-home","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9344.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9344.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":56440,"title":"The Wonderful World of Disney","year":"1997","character":"Katherine's Mom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wonderful-world-of-disney-1997-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56440.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56440.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":22784,"title":"No Way Back","year":"1995","character":"Mary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-way-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22784.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":79704,"title":"The Steal","year":"1995","character":"Kim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-steal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79704.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7108,"title":"Lassie","year":"1994","character":"Laura Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lassie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6n5b25kfn140.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6n5b25kfn140.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Lassie
Lassie as Laura Turner
{"id":58133,"title":"Parallel Lives","year":"1994","character":"Elsa Freedman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/parallel-lives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58133.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58133.jpg"},"released":1}
Parallel Lives
Parallel Lives as Elsa Freedman
{"id":158524,"title":"Chantilly Lace","year":"1993","character":"Hannah","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chantilly-lace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158524.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":79930,"title":"Betrayal of the Dove","year":"1993","character":"Ellie West","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/betrayal-of-the-dove","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79930.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79930.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":58527,"title":"12:01","year":"1993","character":"Lisa Fredericks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/1201","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58527.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58527.jpg"},"released":1}
12:01
12:01 as Lisa Fredericks
{"id":58599,"title":"A House in the Hills","year":"1993","character":"Alex Weaver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-house-in-the-hills","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58599.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":968,"title":"Batman: The Animated Series","year":1992,"character":"Talia (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/batman-the-animated-series","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6jebabl1nkl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6jebabl1nkl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
{"id":4966,"title":"City Slickers","year":"1991","character":"Bonnie Rayburn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/city-slickers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6d30hb3eq5h0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6d30hb3eq5h0.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
City Slickers
City Slickers as Bonnie Rayburn
{"id":79,"title":"Seinfeld","year":1991,"character":"Becky Gelke","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/seinfeld","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/131frpdlojrg.jpg"},"released":1}
Seinfeld
Seinfeld as Becky Gelke
{"id":103839473,"title":"Capital News","year":1990,"character":"Anne McKenna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/capital-news","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839473.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839473.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Capital News
Capital News as Anne McKenna
{"id":60411,"title":"Happy Together","year":"1989","character":"Alex Page","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/happy-together","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60411.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Happy Together
Happy Together as Alex Page
{"id":60935,"title":"Sticky Fingers","year":"1988","character":"Hattie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sticky-fingers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60935.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60935.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":984,"title":"The Secret of My Success","year":"1987","character":"Christy Wills","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-secret-of-my-success","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/9u8l2qd99900.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/9u8l2qd99900.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":5116,"title":"Ruthless People","year":"1986","character":"Sandy Kessler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ruthless-people","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5116.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Ruthless People
Ruthless People as Sandy Kessler
{"id":7950,"title":"The Legend of Billie Jean","year":"1985","character":"Billie Jean Davy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-legend-of-billie-jean","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52aejdmqlg00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52aejdmqlg00.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Legend of Billie Jean
The Legend of Billie Jean as Billie Jean Davy
{"id":6764,"title":"Supergirl","year":"1984","character":"Kara Zor-El \/ Linda Lee \/ Supergirl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/supergirl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52h2ai2692j0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52h2ai2692j0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Supergirl
Supergirl as Kara Zor-El / Linda Lee / Supergirl
{"id":150605,"title":"You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-will-believe-the-cinematic-saga-of-superman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_150605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_150605.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":62633,"title":"Supergirl: The Making of the Movie","year":"1984","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/supergirl-the-making-of-the-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62633.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62633.jpg"},"released":1}
1984