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