Helen Shaver
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Female
Birthday
1951-02-24 (74 years old)
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.
Acting
Trial and Error
as Katherine Woodfield
(2018)
(2017)
(2013)
Down River
as Pearl
(2013)
Birthday Cake
as Judith Ferguson
(2008)
(2007)
Numb
as Audrey Milbank
(2004)
The Keeper
as Ruthie
(2004)
(2003)
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
as Sandy Moose
(2003)
The Risen
as Lynn Todd
(2000)
Bear with Me
as Sara Bradley
(2000)
Common Ground
as Janet
(1999)
The Wishing Tree
as Wallis
(1999)
We All Fall Down
as Sherry
(1998)
The Sweetest Gift
as Mrs. Martin
(1996)
Tremors 2: Aftershocks
as Kate 'White' Reilly
(1996)
The Craft
as Grace
(1996)
Rowing Through
as Slim
(1995)
Born to Be Wild
as Margaret Heller
(1995)
Falling For You
as Mary
(1995)
Open Season
as Rachel Rowen
(1994)
Without Consent
as Nora Fields
(1994)
The Forget-Me-Not Murders
as Monique
(1994)
Ride with the Wind
as Katherine Barnes
(1994)
Janek: The Silent Betrayal
as Monique Dessier
(1993)
Survive The Night
as Stacy
(1993)
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
as Mrs. Dowd
(1993)
Murder So Sweet
as Edie Ballew
(1993)
Morning Glory
as Lula Peak
(1993)
Trial & Error
as Katherine Woodfield
(1992)
That Night
as Ann O'Connor
(1992)
Fatal Memories
as Elaine Tipton
(1992)
Zebrahead
as Diane
(1990)
Pair of Aces
as Rose
(1989)
Mothers, Daughters and Lovers
as Claire Nichols
(1989)
Tree of Hands
as Benet Archdale
(1988)
No Blame
as Amy
(1988)
The Land Before Time
as Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
(1988)
Walking After Midnight
as Self
(1988)
Calling the Shots
as Self
(1987)
The Believers
as Jessica Halliday
(1987)
(1986)
The Color of Money
as Janelle
(1986)
The Park Is Mine
as Valery
(1986)
Many Happy Returns
as Sally Robinson
(1986)
(1986)
The Men's Club
as Sarah (uncredited)
(1985)
Desert Hearts
as Vivian Bell
(1985)
The War Boy
as Maria
(1984)
Best Defense
as Claire
(1984)
Countdown to Looking Glass
as Dorian Waldorf
(1984)
Body Double
as Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited)
(1983)
The Osterman Weekend
as Virginia Tremayne
(1982)
Harry Tracy, Desperado
as Catherine Tuttle
(1982)
Between Two Brothers
as Susan Frazer
(1981)
Gas
as Rhonda
(1980)
Coming Out Alive
as Isobel
(1979)
The Amityville Horror
as Carolyn
(1978)
High-Ballin'
as Pickup
(1978)
In Praise of Older Women
as Ann MacDonald
(1978)
(1977)
Outrageous!
as Jo
(1977)
Starship Invasions
as Betty Duncan
(1977)
Who Has Seen the Wind
as Ruth Thompson
(1976)
Shoot
as Paula
(1976)
(1976)
The Supreme Kid
as Girl hitch-hiker
(1974)
The Overlanders
as Mrs. O'Mara
Crew
(2020)
Happy Place
Director
(2006)
Ultra
Director
(2005)
The Man Who Lost Himself
Director
(2002)
Due East
Producer, Director
(2000)
Summer's End
Director