Helen Shaver
Directing
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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tvMatlock
2024
Director
tvThe Penguin
2024
Director
tvThe New Look
2024
Director
tvQuantum Leap
2022
Director
tvStation Eleven
2021
Director
tvMaid
2021
Director
movieHappy Place
2020
Director
tvSnowpiercer
2020
Director
tvImpulse
2018
Director
tv13 Reasons Why
2017
Director
tvAnne with an E
2017
Director
tvTravelers
2016
Director
tvWestworld
2016
Director
tvSneaky Pete
2015
Director
tvReign
2013
Director
tvOrphan Black
2013
Director
tvVikings
2013
Director
tvElementary
2012
Director
tvRevolution
2012
Director
tvThe Firm
2012
Director
tvPerson of Interest
2011
Director
tvCombat Hospital
2011
Director
tvStargate Universe
2009
Director
tvMake It or Break It
2009
Director
tvCastle
2009
Director
tvCrusoe
2008
Director
tvPrivate Practice
2007
Director
tvJourneyman
2007
Director
tvJericho
2006
Director
movieUltra
2006
Director
tvVanished
2006
Director
tvThe Unit
2006
Director
tvClose to Home
2005
Director
tvMedium
2005
Director
tvThe 4400
2004
Director
tvJoan of Arcadia
2003
Director
tvThe O.C.
2003
Director
tvDead Like Me
2003
Director
tvJust Cause
2002
Director
movieDue East
2002
Director
tvThe District
2000
Director
tvJudging Amy
1999
Director
tvBeggars and Choosers
1999
Director
movieSummer's End
1999
Director
tvThe Net
1998
Director
tvDead Man's Gun
1997
Director
tvPoltergeist: The Legacy
1996
Director
tvThe Outer Limits
1995
Director
tvNature
1982
Director
Acting88
movieBirthday Cake
2013
Judith Ferguson
movieNumb
2007
Audrey Milbank
tvThe 4400
2004
Barbara Yates
movieThe Keeper
2004
Ruthie
tvThe L Word
2004
Faye Buckley
movieD.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
2003
Sandy Moose
movieThe Risen
2003
Lynn Todd
tvThe Education of Max Bickford
2001
Erica Bettis
movieBear with Me
2000
Sara Bradley
movieThe Sweetest Gift
1998
Mrs. Martin
movieThe Craft
1996
Grace
tvPoltergeist: The Legacy
1996
Rachel Corrigan, MD
movieTremors II: Aftershocks
1996
Kate 'White' Reilly
movieBorn to Be Wild
1995
Margaret Heller
tvThe Outer Limits
1995
Cathy Kress
movieOpen Season
1995
Rachel Rowen
movieWithout Consent
1994
Nora Fields
movieRide with the Wind
1994
Katherine Barnes
movieMorning Glory
1993
Lula Peak
movieTrial & Error
1993
Katherine Woodfield
Trial and Error
1993
Katherine Woodfield
movieMurder So Sweet
1993
Edie Ballew
movieFatal Memories
1992
Elaine Tipton
movieZebrahead
1992
Diane
movieThat Night
1992
Ann O'Connor
tvWIOU
1990
Kelby Robinson
movieMothers, Daughters and Lovers
1989
Claire Nichols
movieTree of Hands
1989
Benet Archdale
tvB.L. Stryker
1989
Diane Decker
movieThe Land Before Time
1988
Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
movieThe Believers
1987
Jessica Halliday
movieThe Color of Money
1986
Janelle
movieMany Happy Returns
1986
Sally Robinson
movieThe Men's Club
1986
Sarah (uncredited)
movieDesert Hearts
1985
Vivian Bell
tvThe Ray Bradbury Theater
1985
Miss Haight
movieThe War Boy
1985
Maria
movieBody Double
1984
Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited)
movieCountdown to Looking Glass
1984
Dorian Waldorf
movieBest Defense
1984
Claire
movieThe Osterman Weekend
1983
Virginia Tremayne
tvPhilip Marlowe, Private Eye
1983
Belle Delaguerra
movieOff Your Rocker
1982
Miss Beecher
tvT. J. Hooker
1982
Lisa Jericho
movieBetween Two Brothers
1982
Susan Frazer
movieHarry Tracy, Desperado
1982
Catherine Tuttle
movieGas
1981
Rhonda
tvHill Street Blues
1981
Teresa Hyler
United States
1980
Libby Chapin
movieIn Praise of Older Women
1978
Ann MacDonald
movieHigh-Ballin'
1978
Pickup
movieStarship Invasions
1977
Betty Duncan
tvSearch and Rescue
1977
Dr. Liz Warren
movieWho Has Seen the Wind
1977
Ruth Thompson
movieThe Supreme Kid
1976
Girl hitch-hiker
movieShoot
1976
Paula
movieThe Overlanders
1974
Mrs. O'Mara
tvColumbo
1971
Vivian Dimitri
Production2
tvThe New Look
2024
Producer
movieDue East
2002
Producer