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
Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'
2004
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as Self
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Age: 52
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 Sweetest Gift
1998
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as Mrs. Martin
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Age: 47
The Craft
1996
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as Grace
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Age: 45
Tremors II: Aftershocks
1996
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as Kate 'White' Reilly
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Age: 45
Rowing Through
1996
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as Slim
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Age: 44
No Image
Janek: The Silent Betrayal
1994
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as Monique Dessier
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Age: 43
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
1993
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as Mrs. Dowd
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Age: 42
Morning Glory
1993
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as Lula Peak
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Age: 42
No Image
Trial and Error
1993
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as Katherine Woodfield
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Age: 42
Trial & Error
1993
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as Katherine Woodfield
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Age: 42
Murder So Sweet
1993
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as Edie Ballew
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Age: 41
Survive The Night
1993
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as Stacy
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Age: 41
Fatal Memories
1992
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as Elaine Tipton
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Age: 41
Zebrahead
1992
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as Diane
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Age: 41
That Night
1992
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as Ann O'Connor
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Age: 41
Pair of Aces
1990
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as Rose
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Age: 38
Mothers, Daughters and Lovers
1989
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as Claire Nichols
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Age: 38
Tree of Hands
1989
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as Benet Archdale
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Age: 38
No Image
No Blame
1988
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as Amy
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Age: 37
The Land Before Time
1988
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as Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
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Age: 37
Calling the Shots
1988
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as Self
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Age: 37
Walking After Midnight
1988
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as Self
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Age: 36
The Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
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as Self
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Age: 36
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
The War Boy
1985
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as Maria
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Age: 33
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
Gas
1981
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as Rhonda
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Age: 30
Coming Out Alive
1980
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as Isobel
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Age: 29
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
In Praise of Older Women
1978
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as Ann MacDonald
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Age: 27
High-Ballin'
1978
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as Pickup
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Age: 27
The Overlanders
1974
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as Mrs. O'Mara
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Age: 23