1951-02-24 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.
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Souls of Totality | 2018-02-05 | |
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Women in Love: Helen Shaver and Patricia Charbonneau on Desert Hearts | Self | 2017-11-14 |
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Down River | Pearl | 2013-10-05 |
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Birthday Cake | Judith Ferguson | 2013-06-03 |
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A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride | Rose | 2008-12-15 |
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Numb | Audrey Milbank | 2007-04-30 |
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Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' | Self | 2004-01-22 |
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The Keeper | Ruthie | 2004-05-14 |
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D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear | Sandy Moose | 2003-10-17 |
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The Risen | Lynn Todd | 2003-09-01 |
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Common Ground | Janet | 2000-01-29 |
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Bear with Me | Sara Bradley | 2000-09-16 |
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We All Fall Down | Sherry | 1999-09-24 |
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The Wishing Tree | Wallis | 1999-01-01 |
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The Sweetest Gift | Mrs. Martin | 1998-02-28 |
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Tremors 2: Aftershocks | Kate 'White' Reilly | 1996-04-09 |
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Rowing Through | Slim | 1996-01-01 |
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The Craft | Grace | 1996-05-03 |
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Open Season | Rachel Rowen | 1995-01-14 |
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Born to Be Wild | Margaret Heller | 1995-03-31 |
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Falling For You | Mary | 1995-02-21 |
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Without Consent | Nora Fields | 1994-10-16 |
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Ride with the Wind | Katherine Barnes | 1994-04-18 |
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Janek: The Silent Betrayal | Monique Dessier | 1994-12-20 |
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The Forget-Me-Not Murders | Monique | 1994-03-29 |
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Bethune: The Making of a Hero | Mrs. Dowd | 1993-09-17 |
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Trial and Error | Katherine Woodfield | 1993-02-24 |
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Morning Glory | Lula Peak | 1993-09-17 |
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Trial & Error | Katherine Woodfield | 1993-02-24 |
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Survive The Night | Stacy | 1993-01-13 |
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Murder So Sweet | Edie Ballew | 1993-02-02 |
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Zebrahead | Diane | 1992-10-23 |
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Fatal Memories | Elaine Tipton | 1992-11-09 |
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That Night | Ann O'Connor | 1992-08-04 |
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Pair of Aces | Rose | 1990-01-14 |
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Tree of Hands | Benet Archdale | 1989-03-07 |
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Mothers, Daughters and Lovers | Claire Nichols | 1989-09-10 |
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Calling the Shots | Self | 1988-09-08 |
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No Blame | Amy | 1988-12-12 |
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The Land Before Time | Littlefoot's Mother (voice) | 1988-11-18 |
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Walking After Midnight | Self | 1988-01-01 |
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The Grand Knockout Tournament | Self | 1987-06-19 |
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The Believers | Jessica Halliday | 1987-06-09 |
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The Park Is Mine | Valery | 1986-07-24 |
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The Men's Club | Sarah (uncredited) | 1986-09-19 |
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The Color of Money | Janelle | 1986-10-17 |
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Lost! | 1986-05-01 | |
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Many Happy Returns | Sally Robinson | 1986-09-19 |
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Desert Hearts | Vivian Bell | 1985-10-01 |
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The War Boy | Maria | 1985-01-01 |
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Best Defense | Claire | 1984-07-20 |
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Countdown to Looking Glass | Dorian Waldorf | 1984-10-14 |
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Body Double | Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited) | 1984-10-25 |
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The Osterman Weekend | Virginia Tremayne | 1983-10-14 |
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Between Two Brothers | Susan Frazer | 1982-03-09 |
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Harry Tracy, Desperado | Catherine Tuttle | 1982-01-21 |
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Gas | Rhonda | 1981-07-24 |
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Coming Out Alive | Isobel | 1980-09-27 |
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The Amityville Horror | Carolyn | 1979-07-27 |
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Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II | Patty | 1978-12-13 |
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High-Ballin' | Pickup | 1978-05-26 |
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In Praise of Older Women | Ann MacDonald | 1978-09-22 |
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Who Has Seen the Wind | Ruth Thompson | 1977-04-20 |
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Outrageous! | Jo | 1977-07-31 |
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Starship Invasions | Betty Duncan | 1977-10-14 |
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Shoot | Paula | 1976-05-28 |
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El hombre desnudo | 1976-03-11 | |
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The Supreme Kid | Girl hitch-hiker | 1976-10-22 |
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The Overlanders | Mrs. O'Mara | 1974-03-25 |