Highest rated as cast or director
Desert Hearts
1985
Poltergeist: The Legacy
1996 · 4 Seasons
Crusoe
2008 · 1 Season
That Night
1992
Helen Shaver's 5 titles from the 1980s have a median Balasaur Score of 70, led by The Color of Money (75) and Desert Hearts (71), against 64 for those from the 1990s.
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.
Directed 52
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Happy Place
Director
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
The Man Who Lost Himself
Director
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
Just Cause
Director
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Beggars and Choosers
Director
Summer's End
Director
- 1998
The Net
Director
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
1980s
- 1982
Acted in 76
2010s
- 2018
Souls of Totality
Movie
- 2013
Birthday Cake
Judith Ferguson
2000s
- 2008
A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride
Rose
- 2007
- 2004
- 2003
D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear
Sandy Moose
The Risen
Lynn Todd
- 2001
The Education of Max Bickford
Erica Bettis · 22 episodes
- 2000
Common Ground
Janet
1990s
- 1999
We All Fall Down
Sherry
The Wishing Tree
Wallis
- 1998
The Sweetest Gift
Mrs. Martin
- 1996
Rowing Through
Slim
- 1995
Falling For You
Mary
Open Season
Rachel Rowen
- 1994
Without Consent
Nora Fields
Ride with the Wind
Katherine Barnes
The Forget-Me-Not Murders
Monique
- 1993
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
Mrs. Dowd
Morning Glory
Lula Peak
Trial & Error
Katherine Woodfield
Murder So Sweet
Edie Ballew
- 1992
Fatal Memories
Elaine Tipton
Zebrahead
Diane
- 1990
WIOU
Kelby Robinson · 13 episodes
Pair of Aces
Rose
1980s
- 1989
Mothers, Daughters and Lovers
Claire Nichols
Tree of Hands
Benet Archdale
B.L. Stryker
Diane Decker · 1 episode
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
Many Happy Returns
Sally Robinson
The Park Is Mine
Valery
Lost!
Movie
- 1985
The War Boy
Maria
- 1984
Countdown to Looking Glass
Dorian Waldorf
- 1983
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
Belle Delaguerra · 1 episode
- 1982
Off Your Rocker
Miss Beecher
Between Two Brothers
Susan Frazer
Harry Tracy, Desperado
Catherine Tuttle
- 1981
Jessica Novak
TV
Gas
Rhonda
- 1980
Coming Out Alive
Isobel
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
In Praise of Older Women
Ann MacDonald
- 1977
Starship Invasions
Betty Duncan
Search and Rescue
Dr. Liz Warren · 26 episodes
Outrageous!
Jo
Who Has Seen the Wind
Ruth Thompson
- 1976
The Supreme Kid
Girl hitch-hiker
Shoot
Paula
The Naked Man
Movie
- 1974
The Overlanders
Mrs. O'Mara
- 1971
Produced 2
2020s
- 2024
2000s
- 2002
Appearances5
2010s
- 2017
Women in Love: Desert Hearts
Self
2000s
- 2004
Alpha to Omega: Exposing 'The Osterman Weekend'
Self
1980s
- 1988
Calling the Shots
Self
Walking After Midnight
Self
- 1987
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Self