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Helen Shaver

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Birthdate

1951-02-24 (Age: 75)

Place of Birth

Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Helen Shaver

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.

Filmography (71)

⭐ 5.8 Role: Unknown

Souls of Totality

2018
⭐ 10.0 Role: Self

Women in Love: Desert Hearts

2017
No Image
⭐ 5.5 Role: Pearl

Down River

2013
⭐ 7.6 Role: Judith Ferguson

Birthday Cake

2013
⭐ 5.7 Role: Rose

A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride

2008
⭐ 5.9 Role: Audrey Milbank

Numb

2007
⭐ 4.5 Role: Ruthie

The Keeper

2004
⭐ 7.0 Role: Self

Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'

2004
⭐ 6.4 Role: Sandy Moose

D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear

2003
⭐ 5.7 Role: Lynn Todd

The Risen

2003
⭐ 5.5 Role: Sara Bradley

Bear with Me

2000
⭐ 5.0 Role: Janet

Common Ground

2000
⭐ 3.2 Role: Sherry

We All Fall Down

1999
⭐ 7.5 Role: Wallis

The Wishing Tree

1999
⭐ 5.7 Role: Mrs. Martin

The Sweetest Gift

1998