Helen Shaver
71 movies · 60 TV shows
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Feb 24, 1951 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
- Also known as
- Helen Jane Shaver · هلن شیور
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
Helen Shaver: movies and TV shows
Acting (82)
- 2018
- 2013 Down River
as Pearl
- 2013 Birthday Cake
as Judith Ferguson
- 2008
- 2007 Numb
as Audrey Milbank
- 2004
- 2004 The Keeper
as Ruthie
- 2004
- 2003 D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
as Sandy Moose
- 2003 The Risen
as Lynn Todd
- 2001
- 2000 Bear with Me
as Sara Bradley
- 2000 Common Ground
as Janet
- 1999 We All Fall Down
as Sherry
- 1999 The Wishing Tree
as Wallis
- 1998 The Sweetest Gift
as Mrs. Martin
- 1996 The Craft
as Grace
- 1996
- 1996 Tremors 2: Aftershocks
as Kate 'White' Reilly
- 1996 Rowing Through
as Slim
- 1996 Egg Salad
as Gladys
- 1995 Born to Be Wild
as Margaret Heller
- 1995
- 1995 Falling For You
as Mary
- 1995 Open Season
as Rachel Rowen
- 1994 Janek: The Silent Betrayal
as Monique Dessier
- 1994 Without Consent
as Nora Fields
- 1994 Ride with the Wind
as Katherine Barnes
- 1994 The Forget-Me-Not Murders
as Monique
- 1993 Bethune: The Making of a Hero
as Mrs. Dowd
- 1993 Morning Glory
as Lula Peak
- 1993 Trial & Error
as Katherine Woodfield
- 1993 Trial and Error
as Katherine Woodfield
- 1993 Murder So Sweet
as Edie Ballew
- 1993 Survive The Night
as Stacy
- 1992 Fatal Memories
as Elaine Tipton
- 1992 Zebrahead
as Diane
- 1992 That Night
as Ann O'Connor
- 1990
- 1990 Pair of Aces
as Rose
- 1989 Mothers, Daughters and Lovers
as Claire Nichols
- 1989 Tree of Hands
as Benet Archdale
- 1989
- 1988 No Blame
as Amy Donaldson
- 1988 The Land Before Time
as Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
- 1987 The Believers
as Jessica Halliday
- 1986 The Color of Money
as Janelle
- 1986 Many Happy Returns
as Sally Robinson
- 1986 The Men's Club
as Sarah (uncredited)
- 1986 The Park Is Mine
as Valery
- 1986
- 1985 Desert Hearts
as Vivian Bell
- 1985
- 1985
- 1985 The War Boy
as Maria
- 1984 Body Double
as Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited)
- 1984 Countdown to Looking Glass
as Dorian Waldorf
- 1984 Best Defense
as Claire
- 1983 The Osterman Weekend
as Virginia Tremayne
- 1983
- 1982 Off Your Rocker
as Miss Beecher
- 1982
- 1982 Between Two Brothers
as Susan Frazer
- 1982 Harry Tracy, Desperado
as Catherine Tuttle
- 1981
- 1981 Gas
as Rhonda
- 1981
- 1980 Coming Out Alive
as Isobel
- 1980
- 1979 The Amityville Horror
as Carolyn
- 1978 Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
as Patty
- 1978 In Praise of Older Women
as Ann MacDonald
- 1978 High-Ballin'
as Pickup
- 1977 Starship Invasions
as Betty Duncan
- 1977
- 1977 Outrageous!
as Jo
- 1977 Who Has Seen the Wind
as Ruth Thompson
- 1976 The Supreme Kid
as Girl hitch-hiker
- 1976 Shoot
as Paula
- 1976
- 1974 The Overlanders
as Mrs. O'Mara
- 1971
Behind the camera (52)
- 2026
- 2024
- 2024
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
- 2021
- 2020 Happy Place
Director
- 2020
- 2018
- 2017
- 2017
- 2016
- 2016
- 2015
- 2013
- 2013
- 2013
- 2012
- 2012
- 2012
- 2011
- 2011
- 2009
- 2009
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2007
- 2006
- 2006 Ultra
Director
- 2006
- 2006
- 2005 The Man Who Lost Himself
Director
- 2005
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2003
- 2003
- 2002
- 2002 Due East
Producer, Director
- 2000
- 1999
- 1999
- 1999
- 1999 Summer's End
Director
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1982
Talk shows and appearances (6)
- 2017
- 2004
- 1988
- 1988
- 1987
- 1971 Film '72
1 episode