8.1
TV
Directing
Helen Shaver
- Born
- (age 75)
- Birthplace
- Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
- Credits
- 137 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.1
TV
8.0
TV
Westworld
8.7
TV
Anne with an E
7.5
TV
13 Reasons Why
8.0
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7.2
Movie
The Land Before Time
8.1
TV
Person of Interest
8.0
TV
Castle
6.8
Movie
The Craft
7.6
TV
Elementary
6.9
Movie
The Color of Money
8.4
TV
The Penguin
7.8
TV
Orphan Black
7.3
TV
Snowpiercer
6.3
Movie
Tremors 2: Aftershocks
6.3
Movie
The Amityville Horror
8.0
TV
Maid
7.7
TV
The O.C.
Acting credits 88
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Souls of Totality Film | |
| 2017 | Women in Love: Desert Hearts Film | Self |
| 2013 | Down River Film | Pearl |
| 2013 | Birthday Cake Film | Judith Ferguson |
| 2008 | A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride Film | Rose |
| 2007 | Numb Film | Audrey Milbank |
| 2004 | The 4400 TV | Barbara Yates (2 ep) |
| 2004 | The Keeper Film | Ruthie |
| 2004 | Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' Film | Self |
| 2004 | The L Word TV | Faye Buckley (2 ep) |
| 2003 | D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear Film | Sandy Moose |
| 2003 | The Risen Film | Lynn Todd |
| 2001 | The Education of Max Bickford TV | Erica Bettis (22 ep) |
| 2000 | Bear with Me Film | Sara Bradley |
| 2000 | Common Ground Film | Janet |
| 1999 | We All Fall Down Film | Sherry |
| 1999 | The Wishing Tree Film | Wallis |
| 1998 | The Sweetest Gift Film | Mrs. Martin |
| 1996 | The Craft Film | Grace |
| 1996 | Poltergeist: The Legacy TV | Rachel Corrigan, MD (88 ep) |
| 1996 | Tremors 2: Aftershocks Film | Kate 'White' Reilly |
| 1996 | Rowing Through Film | Slim |
| 1996 | Egg Salad Film | Gladys |
| 1995 | Born to Be Wild Film | Margaret Heller |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits TV | Cathy Kress (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Falling For You Film | Mary |
| 1995 | Open Season Film | Rachel Rowen |
| 1994 | Janek: The Silent Betrayal Film | Monique Dessier |
| 1994 | Without Consent Film | Nora Fields |
| 1994 | Ride with the Wind Film | Katherine Barnes |
| 1994 | The Forget-Me-Not Murders Film | Monique |
| 1993 | Bethune: The Making of a Hero Film | Mrs. Dowd |
| 1993 | Morning Glory Film | Lula Peak |
| 1993 | Trial & Error Film | Katherine Woodfield |
| 1993 | Trial and Error Film | Katherine Woodfield |
| 1993 | Murder So Sweet Film | Edie Ballew |
| 1993 | Survive The Night Film | Stacy |
| 1992 | Fatal Memories Film | Elaine Tipton |
| 1992 | Zebrahead Film | Diane |
| 1992 | That Night Film | Ann O'Connor |
| 1990 | WIOU TV | Kelby Robinson (13 ep) |
| 1990 | Pair of Aces Film | Rose |
| 1989 | Mothers, Daughters and Lovers Film | Claire Nichols |
| 1989 | Tree of Hands Film | Benet Archdale |
| 1989 | B.L. Stryker TV | Diane Decker (1 ep) |
| 1988 | No Blame Film | Amy Donaldson |
| 1988 | The Land Before Time Film | Littlefoot's Mother (voice) |
| 1988 | Calling the Shots Film | Self |
| 1988 | Walking After Midnight Film | Self |
| 1987 | The Grand Knockout Tournament Film | Self |
| 1987 | The Believers Film | Jessica Halliday |
| 1986 | The Color of Money Film | Janelle |
| 1986 | Many Happy Returns Film | Sally Robinson |
| 1986 | The Men's Club Film | Sarah (uncredited) |
| 1986 | The Park Is Mine Film | Valery |
| 1986 | Lost! Film | |
| 1985 | Desert Hearts Film | Vivian Bell |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories TV | Karen (1 ep) |
| 1985 | The Ray Bradbury Theater TV | Miss Haight (1 ep) |
| 1985 | The War Boy Film | Maria |
Crew credits 52
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Below TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2024 | Matlock TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2024 | The Penguin TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2024 | The New Look TV | Director, Producer (3 ep) |
| 2022 | Quantum Leap TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Station Eleven TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2021 | Maid TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2020 | Happy Place Film | Director |
| 2020 | Snowpiercer TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2018 | Impulse TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2017 | 13 Reasons Why TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2017 | Anne with an E TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2016 | Travelers TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2016 | Westworld TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Sneaky Pete TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Reign TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2013 | Orphan Black TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2013 | Vikings TV | Director (8 ep) |
| 2012 | Elementary TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Revolution TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2012 | The Firm TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2011 | Person of Interest TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2011 | Combat Hospital TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Stargate Universe TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Make It or Break It TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Castle TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Crusoe TV | Director (13 ep) |
| 2007 | Private Practice TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 2007 | Journeyman TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Jericho TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Ultra Film | Director |
| 2006 | Vanished TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2006 | The Unit TV | Director (3 ep) |
| 2005 | The Man Who Lost Himself Film | Director |
| 2005 | Close to Home TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Medium TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2004 | The 4400 TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Joan of Arcadia TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2003 | The O.C. TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Dead Like Me TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Just Cause TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Due East Film | Producer, Director |
| 2000 | The District TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Director (9 ep) |
| 1999 | Judging Amy TV | Director (11 ep) |
| 1999 | Beggars and Choosers TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1999 | Summer's End Film | Director |
| 1998 | The Net TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Dead Man's Gun TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Poltergeist: The Legacy TV | Director (2 ep) |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits TV | Director (6 ep) |
| 1982 | Nature TV | Director (5 ep) |