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Helen Slater

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Recent Role:
Kristin Mercer on The Lying Game
Gender:
Female
Born:
12-15-1963
Birthplace:
Massapequa, Long Island, New York, USA
Birth Name:
Helen Rachel Schlacter
Attractive blond actress whose anticipated big break, the title role in 1984's Supergirl broke the producers' hearts (and wallets) when it flopped miserably, establishing Slater's name but not her talent. She has managed to prevail, though, turning in credible and endearing performances as a modern martyr in The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), a comic would-be kidnapper in Ruthless People (1986), Michael J. Fox's yuppie girlfriend in The Secret of My Success (1987), an accidental thief in Sticky Fingers (1988), and a bashful trail rider (and token female) in City Slickers (1991). Recent creditsMore include a pair of 1993 telefilms, 12:01 and Chantilly Lace its 1994 followup Parallel Lives and Lassie (also 1994).



Gave birth to a 7lb 10oz baby girl, Hannah Nika, on August 28, 1995.



Attended and graduated from the famous New York High School of Performing Arts.



Performed some of her own stunts in Supergirl (1984).



Was the first girl of all to audition for Supergirl (1984). The producers thought she was the strongest of all the actresses auditioning, and after months of callbacks and screen tests, she was cast.



Gained over twenty pounds for the role of Supergirl (1984)



Actor Barry Friedman was one of her acting coaches at the New York High School for Performing Arts.



Her real hair color is Brown. After dying it once for Supergirl (1984), she kept it blonde for her future roles until she became a spokeswoman for Preferance by L'oreal. She can be seen with her natural hair in her first feature, Amy and the Angel (1981).



Enjoys singing and playing the piano



Attended the premiere of Supergirl (1984) with Superman (1978) star Christopher Reeve. Reeve was originally ordered for a cameo in the film, playing cousin to Slater as Superman but bowed out later.



Co-founded the New York based Theater group, The Naked Angels with Gina Gershon.



To add to her pianist accomplishments, she is also a cally trained singer. She released her first album, titled "One of these Days", in 2003.



Best friend is 'Helen Hunt' .



Spouse Robert Watzke (1990 - present)

Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)



(2006) In negotiations to appear on the upcoming WB produced DVD of "Supergirl (1984)"

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    Helen Slater has proven to be one of the most favored actresses of her generation. As both a singer/songwriter, to compliment her endless acting talents, she is easily one of the most exquisite artists to be living and will have lived. hide show

    Helen Slater is an incredibly beautiful woman, and has proven to be one of the most extraordinary artists over the past 22 years. Soaring into her professional career as the title character in the 1984 Fantasy/Adventure "Supergirl". The rest of the 1980's found her as an influential martyr in "The Legend Of Billie Jean", and as a strong leading lady in the two classic comedies "The Secret of My $uccess" and "Ruthless People". In the 1990's, she starred in critically acclaimed projects both big and small, such as the hit comedy "City Slickers", and a down-right funny guest star stint on "Caroline In The City". Soon though, she fizzled after a few good performances in programs that were less-than her abilites. She never left though, as she continued to showcase her style on television. In 2004, she won acclaim again as a stressed, frazzled out divorcee in the feature film "Seeing Other People" written by "Simpsons writer Wallace Walodarsky. Today, she performs both as an actress and musician, the latter being a talent she recently showcased. Her two albums are best-sellers where availible, and her concert performances are popular all over Los Angelos. Even more, she is popular all around from her first two feature films. Whether she knows it or not, she is loved by all. With a performing talent as endless as the great beyond, and a style of music to satisfy the most cynical of people, Helen has proven that she is simply the best. Her timing is terrific, and the way she presents her self is the way that makes you want to know more about her character, if not just her in general. Most people never think about how her dedication brings out her awsome presence. She is indeed, simply the best!

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