Helen Shaver

10 titles·Since 1984

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.

Filmography (10)

Numb

2007 · Audrey Milbank

Poltergeist: The Legacy

1996 · Rachel Corrigan, MD

Tremors 2: Aftershocks

1996 · Kate 'White' Reilly

That Night

1992 · Ann O'Connor

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

Desert Hearts

1985 · Vivian Bell

Best Defense

1984 · Claire

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.