Helen Shaver
Helen Shaver, a Canadian thespian and director, carved her career from the Banff School of Fine Arts and the University of Victoria, emerging at 18 as a protege of Scorsese and Spielberg. Her stage role in "Jake’s Woman" and her film performances in "In Praise of Older Women" and "Who Has Seen the Wind" garnered her accolades, including Theatreworld and Genie Awards. Transitioning to directing, Shaver's Emmy-winning telefilm "Summer’s End" underscored her versatility. Overcoming childhood illness, she channeled her resilience into mastering her craft, leaving an indelible mark on both screen and stage.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
50 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Birthday Cake | Judith Ferguson | Film |
| 2008 | A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride | Rose | Film |
| 2008 | Crusoe | Director | TV |
| 2007 | Numb | Audrey Milbank | Film |
| 2006 | Ultra | Director | Film |
| 2005 | The Man Who Lost Himself | Director | Film |
| 2004 | The Keeper | Ruthie | Film |
| 2003 | D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear | Sandy Moose | Film |
| 2000 | Bear with Me | Sara Bradley | Film |
| 2000 | Common Ground | Janet | Film |
| 1999 | Summer's End | Director | Film |
| 1998 | The Sweetest Gift | Mrs. Martin | Film |
| 1996 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Rachel Corrigan, MD | TV |
| 1996 | Rowing Through | Slim | Film |
| 1996 | Tremors II: Aftershocks | Kate 'White' Reilly | Film |
| 1996 | The Craft | Grace | Film |
| 1995 | Falling For You | Mary | Film |
| 1995 | Born to Be Wild | Margaret Heller | Film |
| 1995 | Open Season | Rachel Rowen | Film |
| 1993 | Murder So Sweet | Edie Ballew | Film |
| 1993 | Morning Glory | Lula Peak | Film |
| 1993 | Survive The Night | Stacy | Film |
| 1992 | That Night | Ann O'Connor | Film |
| 1992 | Zebrahead | Diane | Film |
| 1992 | Fatal Memories | Elaine Tipton | Film |
| 1990 | Pair of Aces | Rose | Film |
| 1990 | WIOU | Kelby Robinson | TV |
| 1988 | The Land Before Time | Littlefoot's Mother (voice) | Film |
| 1987 | The Believers | Jessica Halliday | Film |
| 1986 | Many Happy Returns | Sally Robinson | Film |
| 1986 | The Park Is Mine | Valery | Film |
| 1986 | The Color of Money | Janelle | Film |
| 1986 | The Men's Club | Sarah (uncredited) | Film |
| 1986 | Lost! | Film | |
| 1985 | Desert Hearts | Vivian Bell | Film |
| 1984 | Best Defense | Claire | Film |
| 1984 | Countdown to Looking Glass | Dorian Waldorf | Film |
| 1983 | The Osterman Weekend | Virginia Tremayne | Film |
| 1982 | Harry Tracy, Desperado | Catherine Tuttle | Film |
| 1981 | Jessica Novak | TV | |
| 1981 | Gas | Rhonda | Film |
| 1980 | United States | Libby Chapin | TV |
| 1980 | Coming Out Alive | Isobel | Film |
| 1979 | The Amityville Horror | Carolyn | Film |
| 1978 | High-Ballin' | Pickup | Film |
| 1978 | In Praise of Older Women | Ann MacDonald | Film |
| 1977 | Starship Invasions | Betty Duncan | Film |
| 1977 | Outrageous! | Jo | Film |
| 1977 | Search and Rescue | Dr. Liz Warren | TV |
| 1976 | Shoot | Paula | Film |
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