Quick Facts
Born:
1951-02-24
Birthplace:
Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Credits:
88 Total Roles
Helen Shaver
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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.
Known For
The Land Before Time
Littlefoot's Mother (voice)
The Craft
Grace
The Color of Money
Janelle
Tremors 2: Aftershocks
Kate 'White' Reilly
The Amityville Horror
Carolyn
Body Double
Gloria Revelle (voice) (uncredited)
The L Word
Faye Buckley
Columbo
Vivian Dimitri
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Souls of Totality MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | Women in Love: Desert Hearts MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Down River MOVIE | Pearl |
| 2013 | Birthday Cake MOVIE | Judith Ferguson |
| 2008 | A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride MOVIE | Rose |
| 2007 | Numb MOVIE | Audrey Milbank |
| 2004 | The 4400 TV | Barbara Yates |
| 2004 | The Keeper MOVIE | Ruthie |
| 2004 | Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend' MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | The L Word TV | Faye Buckley |