Helen Shaver
Directing
Born February 24, 1951 · 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.
Known for
Filmography
Souls of Totality
2018
A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride
2008 · Rose
Numb
2007 · Audrey Milbank
The Keeper
2004 · Ruthie
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
2003 · Sandy Moose
Bear with Me
2000 · Sara Bradley
Common Ground
2000 · Janet
Tremors II: Aftershocks
1996 · Kate 'White' Reilly
The Craft
1996 · Grace
Born to Be Wild
1995 · Margaret Heller
Without Consent
1994 · Nora Fields
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
1993 · Mrs. Dowd
Morning Glory
1993 · Lula Peak
That Night
1992 · Ann O'Connor
Zebrahead
1992 · Diane
The Land Before Time
1988 · Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
The Believers
1987 · Jessica Halliday
The Color of Money
1986 · Janelle
The Park Is Mine
1986 · Valery
The Men's Club
1986 · Sarah (uncredited)
Desert Hearts
1985 · Vivian Bell
Best Defense
1984 · Claire
Countdown to Looking Glass
1984 · Dorian Waldorf
Body Double
1984 · Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited)
The Osterman Weekend
1983 · Virginia Tremayne
The Amityville Horror
1979 · Carolyn
High-Ballin'
1978 · Pickup
In Praise of Older Women
1978 · Ann MacDonald
Outrageous!
1977 · Jo
Starship Invasions
1977 · Betty Duncan
The Naked Man
1976