Helen Shaver

Directing

Helen Shaver

Born 24 February 1951 · Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada · 75

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

Highlights

Anne with an E2017 · Series · Director
Vikings2013 · Series · Director
Westworld2016 · Series · Director
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Director
13 Reasons Why2017 · Series · Director
Person of Interest2011 · Series · Director

Filmography

Movies

66 films

Happy Place2020 · Film · Director
Souls of Totality2018 · Film
Birthday Cake2013 · Film · Judith Ferguson
A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride2008 · Film · Rose
Numb2007 · Film · Audrey Milbank
Ultra2006 · Film · Director
The Man Who Lost Himself2005 · Film · Director
The Keeper2004 · Film · Ruthie
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear2003 · Film · Sandy Moose
The Risen2003 · Film · Lynn Todd
Due East2002 · Film · Director
Bear with Me2000 · Film · Sara Bradley
Common Ground2000 · Film · Janet
We All Fall Down1999 · Film · Sherry
Summer's End1999 · Film · Director
The Wishing Tree1999 · Film · Wallis
The Sweetest Gift1998 · Film · Mrs. Martin
The Craft1996 · Film · Grace
Tremors 2: Aftershocks1996 · Film · Kate 'White' Reilly
Rowing Through1996 · Film · Slim
Born to Be Wild1995 · Film · Margaret Heller
Falling For You1995 · Film · Mary
Open Season1995 · Film · Rachel Rowen
Without Consent1994 · Film · Nora Fields
Ride with the Wind1994 · Film · Katherine Barnes
The Forget-Me-Not Murders1994 · Film · Monique
Bethune: The Making of a Hero1993 · Film · Mrs. Dowd
Morning Glory1993 · Film · Lula Peak
Trial & Error1993 · Film · Katherine Woodfield
Murder So Sweet1993 · Film · Edie Ballew
Survive The Night1993 · Film · Stacy
Fatal Memories1992 · Film · Elaine Tipton
Zebrahead1992 · Film · Diane
That Night1992 · Film · Ann O'Connor
Pair of Aces1990 · Film · Rose
Mothers, Daughters and Lovers1989 · Film · Claire Nichols
Tree of Hands1989 · Film · Benet Archdale
The Land Before Time1988 · Film · Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
The Believers1987 · Film · Jessica Halliday
The Color of Money1986 · Film · Janelle
Many Happy Returns1986 · Film · Sally Robinson
The Men's Club1986 · Film · Sarah (uncredited)
The Park Is Mine1986 · Film · Valery
Lost!1986 · Film
Desert Hearts1985 · Film · Vivian Bell
The War Boy1985 · Film · Maria
Body Double1984 · Film · Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited)
Countdown to Looking Glass1984 · Film · Dorian Waldorf
Best Defense1984 · Film · Claire
The Osterman Weekend1983 · Film · Virginia Tremayne
Off Your Rocker1982 · Film · Miss Beecher
Between Two Brothers1982 · Film · Susan Frazer
Harry Tracy, Desperado1982 · Film · Catherine Tuttle
Gas1981 · Film · Rhonda
Coming Out Alive1980 · Film · Isobel
The Amityville Horror1979 · Film · Carolyn
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II1978 · Film · Patty
In Praise of Older Women1978 · Film · Ann MacDonald
High-Ballin'1978 · Film · Pickup
Starship Invasions1977 · Film · Betty Duncan
Outrageous!1977 · Film · Jo
Who Has Seen the Wind1977 · Film · Ruth Thompson
The Supreme Kid1976 · Film · Girl hitch-hiker
Shoot1976 · Film · Paula
The Naked Man1976 · Film
The Overlanders1974 · Film · Mrs. O'Mara

Filmography

Series

59 shows

Below2026 · Series · Director
Matlock2024 · Series · Director
The Penguin2024 · Series · Director
The New Look2024 · Series · Director
Quantum Leap2022 · Series · Director
Station Eleven2021 · Series · Director
Maid2021 · Series · Director
Snowpiercer2020 · Series · Director
Impulse2018 · Series · Director
13 Reasons Why2017 · Series · Director
Anne with an E2017 · Series · Director
Travelers2016 · Series · Director
Westworld2016 · Series · Director
Sneaky Pete2015 · Series · Director
Reign2013 · Series · Director
Orphan Black2013 · Series · Director
Vikings2013 · Series · Director
Elementary2012 · Series · Director
Revolution2012 · Series · Director
The Firm2012 · Series · Director
Person of Interest2011 · Series · Director
Combat Hospital2011 · Series · Director
Stargate Universe2009 · Series · Director
Make It or Break It2009 · Series · Director
Castle2009 · Series · Director
Crusoe2008 · Series · Director
Private Practice2007 · Series · Director
Journeyman2007 · Series · Director
Jericho2006 · Series · Director
Vanished2006 · Series · Director
The Unit2006 · Series · Director
Close to Home2005 · Series · Director
Medium2005 · Series · Director
The 44002004 · Series · Barbara Yates
The L Word2004 · Series · Faye Buckley
Joan of Arcadia2003 · Series · Director
The O.C.2003 · Series · Director
Dead Like Me2003 · Series · Director
Just Cause2002 · Series · Director
The Education of Max Bickford2001 · Series · Erica Bettis
The District2000 · Series · Director
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Director
Judging Amy1999 · Series · Director
Beggars and Choosers1999 · Series · Director
The Net1998 · Series · Director
Dead Man's Gun1997 · Series · Director
Poltergeist: The Legacy1996 · Series · Rachel Corrigan, MD
The Outer Limits1995 · Series · Cathy Kress
WIOU1990 · Series · Kelby Robinson
B.L. Stryker1989 · Series · Diane Decker
Amazing Stories1985 · Series · Karen
The Ray Bradbury Theater1985 · Series · Miss Haight
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye1983 · Series · Belle Delaguerra
Nature1982 · Series · Director
T. J. Hooker1982 · Series · Lisa Jericho
Jessica Novak1981 · Series
Hill Street Blues1981 · Series
Search and Rescue1977 · Series · Dr. Liz Warren
Columbo1971 · Series · Vivian Dimitri