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Helen Shaver

24 Feb, 1951 in 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.

Also Known As:

Helen Jane Shaver

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Best Defense
41% (1984)
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Outrageous!
56% (1977)
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Bear with Me
51% (2000)
No Blame
0% (1988)
Down River
55% (2013)
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Murder So Sweet
0% (1993)
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Numb
58% (2007)
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Shoot
54% (1976)
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Zebrahead
55% (1992)
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Gas
35% (1981)
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The War Boy
57% (1985)
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Lost!
60% (1986)
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We All Fall Down
30% (1999)
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Open Season
30% (1995)