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.
Top Filmography
The Land Before Time
1988 // MOVIE
The Craft
1996 // MOVIE
The Color of Money
1986 // MOVIE
Tremors II: Aftershocks
1996 // MOVIE
The Amityville Horror
1979 // MOVIE
Body Double
1984 // MOVIE
The L Word
2004 // TV
Columbo
1971 // TV
The 4400
2004 // TV
The Outer Limits
1995 // TV
Amazing Stories
1985 // TV
The Osterman Weekend
1983 // MOVIE
The Believers
1987 // MOVIE
Desert Hearts
1985 // MOVIE
Best Defense
1984 // MOVIE