

Helen Shaver
Acting
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.
The Filmography


That Night

Pair of Aces

The Land Before Time

The Believers

The Color of Money

Many Happy Returns

The Park Is Mine

Lost!

Desert Hearts

The War Boy

Countdown to Looking Glass

Best Defense

The Osterman Weekend

Harry Tracy, Desperado

Gas

Coming Out Alive

Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II

In Praise of Older Women
