Helen Shaver
Born February 24, 1951 (Age: 75)
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Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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.
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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Filmography
The Keeper
2004
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as Ruthie
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Age: 53
Bear with Me
2000
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as Sara Bradley
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Age: 49
Common Ground
2000
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as Janet
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Age: 48
The Craft
1996
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as Grace
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Age: 45
No Image
Trial and Error
1993
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as Katherine Woodfield
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Age: 42
The Land Before Time
1988
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as Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
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Age: 37
The Believers
1987
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as Jessica Halliday
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Age: 36
The Color of Money
1986
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as Janelle
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Age: 35
The Men's Club
1986
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as Sarah (uncredited)
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Age: 35
Desert Hearts
1985
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as Vivian Bell
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Age: 34
Body Double
1984
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as Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited)
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Age: 33
Best Defense
1984
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as Claire
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Age: 33
The Osterman Weekend
1983
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as Virginia Tremayne
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Age: 32
Off Your Rocker
1982
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as Miss Beecher
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Age: 31
The Amityville Horror
1979
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as Carolyn
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Age: 28
Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II
1978
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as Patty
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Age: 27
The Overlanders
1974
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as Mrs. O'Mara
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Age: 23