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.

Directed

1. Vikings (2013) — Director
2. Westworld (2016) — Director
3. Anne with an E (2017) — Director
4. 13 Reasons Why (2017) — Director
5. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Director
6. Castle (2009) — Director
7. Person of Interest (2011) — Director
8. Elementary (2012) — Director
9. Orphan Black (2013) — Director
10. Snowpiercer (2020) — Director
11. The Penguin (2024) — Director
12. Maid (2021) — Director
13. The O.C. (2003) — Director
14. Reign (2013) — Director
15. Travelers (2016) — Director
16. Stargate Universe (2009) — Director
17. The 4400 (2004) — Director
18. Revolution (2012) — Director
19. Medium (2005) — Director
20. Jericho (2006) — Director
21. Dead Like Me (2003) — Director
22. Station Eleven (2021) — Director
23. Sneaky Pete (2015) — Director
24. Private Practice (2007) — Director
25. Impulse (2018) — Director
26. The Outer Limits (1995) — Director
27. The Unit (2006) — Director
28. Quantum Leap (2022) — Director
29. Matlock (2024) — Director
30. Journeyman (2007) — Director
31. Joan of Arcadia (2003) — Director
32. Judging Amy (1999) — Director
33. The New Look (2024) — Director
34. Make It or Break It (2009) — Director
35. Nature (1982) — Director
36. Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) — Director
37. The Firm (2012) — Director
38. The Net (1998) — Director
39. Crusoe (2008) — Director
40. Close to Home (2005) — Director

Also appeared in

1. The Land Before Time (1988) — Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
2. The Craft (1996) — Grace
3. The Color of Money (1986) — Janelle
4. Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) — Kate 'White' Reilly
5. The Amityville Horror (1979) — Carolyn
6. Body Double (1984) — Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited)
7. The L Word (2004) — Faye Buckley
8. Columbo (1971) — Vivian Dimitri
9. The 4400 (2004) — Barbara Yates
10. The Outer Limits (1995) — Cathy Kress
11. Amazing Stories (1985) — Karen
12. The Osterman Weekend (1983) — Virginia Tremayne
13. The Believers (1987) — Jessica Halliday
14. Desert Hearts (1985) — Vivian Bell
15. Best Defense (1984) — Claire
16. Hill Street Blues (1981)
17. Numb (2007) — Audrey Milbank
18. T. J. Hooker (1982) — Lisa Jericho
19. That Night (1992) — Ann O'Connor
20. The Park Is Mine (1986) — Valery
21. Born to Be Wild (1995) — Margaret Heller
22. The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985) — Miss Haight
23. Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) — Rachel Corrigan, MD
24. The Keeper (2004) — Ruthie
25. D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear (2003) — Sandy Moose
26. Starship Invasions (1977) — Betty Duncan
27. Zebrahead (1992) — Diane
28. Common Ground (2000) — Janet
29. High-Ballin' (1978) — Pickup
30. Outrageous! (1977) — Jo
31. A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride (2008) — Rose
32. The Men's Club (1986) — Sarah (uncredited)
33. Countdown to Looking Glass (1984) — Dorian Waldorf
34. In Praise of Older Women (1978) — Ann MacDonald
35. Morning Glory (1993) — Lula Peak
36. Souls of Totality (2018)
37. Bear with Me (2000) — Sara Bradley
38. Bethune: The Making of a Hero (1993) — Mrs. Dowd
39. The Naked Man (1976)
40. Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983) — Belle Delaguerra