Helen Shaver
Directing

Helen Shaver

Born 24 February 1951 · Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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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

Vikings
Westworld
Anne with an E
13 Reasons Why
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
The Land Before Time
Person of Interest
Castle
The Craft
Elementary
The Color of Money
The Penguin
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