Nina Foch was an American actress and director who is best known for her role as Helena Glabrus in the 1960 film Spartacus. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Executive Suite (1954). Her other notable roles include Anastasia (1956), The Ten Commandments (1956), and The Big Knife (1955). She also directed several television episodes, including episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation and L.A. Law.