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.

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Filmography

View Columbo
Columbo

Columbo

1971Series
8.1
View The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

1995Series
7.7
View T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker

T. J. Hooker

1982Series
6.5
View Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

1981Series
7.6
View The 4400
The 4400

The 4400

2004Series
7.2
View The L Word
The L Word

The L Word

2004Series
7.7
View Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories

Amazing Stories

1985Series
7.5
View The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater

The Ray Bradbury Theater

1985Series
6.9
View Poltergeist: The Legacy
Poltergeist: The Legacy

Poltergeist: The Legacy

1996Series
6.2
View The Craft
The Craft

The Craft

1996Film
6.8
View The Education of Max Bickford
The Education of Max Bickford

The Education of Max Bickford

2001Series
1.0
View Body Double
Body Double

Body Double

1984Film
6.8