Biography
Helen Slater is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She was born Helen Rachel Slater on 15 December 1963 in Bethpage, New York.
She is known for playing the title character in the 1984 film Supergirl. Her other film roles include The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), Ruthless People (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987) and City Slickers (1991). She has appeared in television series including Smallville, Supergirl (as Eliza Danvers) and Grey's Anatomy.
Slater has also worked in theatre and released albums of her own compositions.
