Personal Info
Known For:
Directing
Birthday:
February 24, 1951
Place of Birth:
Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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Helen Shaver
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The 4400 | Barbara Yates |
| 2004 | The L Word | Faye Buckley |
| 2001 | The Education of Max Bickford | Erica Bettis |
| 1996 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Rachel Corrigan, MD |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits | Cathy Kress |
| 1990 | WIOU | Kelby Robinson |
| 1989 | B.L. Stryker | Diane Decker |
| 1985 | The Ray Bradbury Theater | Miss Haight |
| 1985 | Amazing Stories | Karen |
| 1983 | Philip Marlowe, Private Eye | Belle Delaguerra |
| 1982 | T. J. Hooker | Lisa Jericho |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues | |
| 1981 | Jessica Novak | |
| 1980 | United States | Libby Chapin |
| 1977 | Search and Rescue | Dr. Liz Warren |
| 1971 | Columbo | Vivian Dimitri |