Helen Shaver
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1951
- Place of birth
- Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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.
Movies with Helen Shaver
- The Land Before Time 1988 · ★ 7.2
- The Craft 1996 · ★ 6.8
- The Color of Money 1986 · ★ 6.9
- Tremors 2: Aftershocks 1996 · ★ 6.3
- The Amityville Horror 1979 · ★ 6.3
- Body Double 1984 · ★ 6.7
- The Osterman Weekend 1983 · ★ 5.6
- The Believers 1987 · ★ 5.9
- Desert Hearts 1985 · ★ 7.1
- Best Defense 1984 · ★ 4.3
- Numb 2007 · ★ 5.9
- That Night 1992 · ★ 6.4
- The Park Is Mine 1986 · ★ 5.6
- Born to Be Wild 1995 · ★ 5.3
- The Keeper 2004 · ★ 4.5
- D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear 2003 · ★ 6.4
- Starship Invasions 1977 · ★ 3.3
- Zebrahead 1992 · ★ 5.7
- Common Ground 2000 · ★ 5.0
- High-Ballin' 1978 · ★ 5.8
- Outrageous! 1977 · ★ 5.3
- A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride 2008 · ★ 5.7
- The Men's Club 1986 · ★ 4.0
- Countdown to Looking Glass 1984 · ★ 6.1
- In Praise of Older Women 1978 · ★ 5.3
- Morning Glory 1993 · ★ 5.4
- Souls of Totality 2018 · ★ 6.0
- Bear with Me 2000 · ★ 5.5
- Bethune: The Making of a Hero 1993 · ★ 5.2
- The Naked Man 1976 · ★ 4.5
- Without Consent 1994 · ★ 7.2
- Fatal Memories 1992 · ★ 5.9
- Gas 1981 · ★ 3.7
- Harry Tracy, Desperado 1982 · ★ 6.0
- Birthday Cake 2013 · ★ 7.6
- Falling For You 1995 · ★ 5.0
- Who Has Seen the Wind 1977 · ★ 7.0
- Shoot 1976 · ★ 6.0
- The Forget-Me-Not Murders 1994 · ★ 3.7
- The Wishing Tree 1999 · ★ 7.5
Movies directed by Helen Shaver
- The Man Who Lost Himself 2005 · ★ 5.4
- Due East 2002 · ★ 6.4
- Summer's End 1999 · ★ 7.6
- Happy Place 2020 · ★ 5.0
- Ultra 2006