Helen Shaver
Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1951 (age 75) · Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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.
Known for
Behind the camera5
- 2020Happy Place Director
- 2006Ultra Director
- 2005The Man Who Lost Himself Director
- 2002Due East Producer, Director
- 1999Summer's End Director
Acting71
- 2018Souls of Totality
- 2017Women in Love: Desert Hearts as Self
- 2013Down River as Pearl
- 2013Birthday Cake as Judith Ferguson