Helen Shaver
Known for department: Directing
Birthday: 1951-02-24
Place of birth: Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Helen Shaver is a Canadian stage, film and television actress and director. She attended the Banff School of Fine Arts and studied Acting at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. She started acting at 18, collaborating with industry giants like Scorsese and Spielberg. Her performances earned awards—Theatreworld Award for "Jake’s Woman," Genies for "In Praise of Older Women" (Best Actress) and "Who Has Seen the Wind" (Best Supporting Actress). Transitioning to directing, she helmed episodes for various series and directed Emmy-winning films like "Summer’s End." Despite childhood illness, her resilience led her to study acting and excel in her craft.
Known for
Desert Hearts
1985Vivian Bell
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
2003Sandy Moose
Tremors 2: Aftershocks
1996Kate 'White' Reilly
Best Defense
1984Claire
The Color of Money
1986Janelle
The Believers
1987Jessica Halliday
The Osterman Weekend
1983Virginia Tremayne
The Craft
1996Grace
That Night
1992Ann O'Connor
Countdown to Looking Glass
1984Dorian Waldorf
The Keeper
2004Ruthie
Outrageous!
1977Jo
Starship Invasions
1977Betty Duncan
The Overlanders
1974Mrs. O'Mara
Bear with Me
2000Sara Bradley
Without Consent
1994Nora Fields
Born to Be Wild
1995Margaret Heller
The Park Is Mine
1986Valery
A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride
2008Rose