Helen Shaver
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 (88 titles)
6.0MovieSouls of Totality
2018
10.0MovieWomen in Love: Desert Hearts
Self · 2017
Down River
Pearl · 2013
7.6MovieBirthday Cake
Judith Ferguson · 2013
5.7MovieA Very Merry Daughter of the Bride
Rose · 2008
5.9MovieNumb
Audrey Milbank · 2007
7.2ShowThe 4400
Barbara Yates · 2004
4.5MovieThe Keeper
Ruthie · 2004
7.0MovieAlpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'
Self · 2004
7.7ShowThe L Word
Faye Buckley · 2004
6.4MovieD.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
Sandy Moose · 2003
5.7MovieThe Risen
Lynn Todd · 2003
4.0ShowThe Education of Max Bickford
Erica Bettis · 2001
5.5MovieBear with Me
Sara Bradley · 2000
5.0MovieCommon Ground
Janet · 2000
3.2MovieWe All Fall Down
Sherry · 1999
7.5MovieThe Wishing Tree
Wallis · 1999
5.7MovieThe Sweetest Gift
Mrs. Martin · 1998
6.8MovieThe Craft
Grace · 1996
6.2ShowPoltergeist: The Legacy
Rachel Corrigan, MD · 1996
6.4MovieTremors II: Aftershocks
Kate 'White' Reilly · 1996
4.5MovieRowing Through
Slim · 1996
Egg Salad
Gladys · 1996
5.4MovieBorn to Be Wild
Margaret Heller · 1995
7.7ShowThe Outer Limits
Cathy Kress · 1995
5.0MovieFalling For You
Mary · 1995
4.8MovieOpen Season
Rachel Rowen · 1995
Janek: The Silent Betrayal
Monique Dessier · 1994
7.2MovieWithout Consent
Nora Fields · 1994
10.0MovieRide with the Wind
Katherine Barnes · 1994