Helen Shaver

About

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

Person of InterestSeries • 2011Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999CastleSeries • 2009ColumboSeries • 1971VikingsSeries • 2013ElementarySeries • 2012WestworldSeries • 2016MediumSeries • 2005NatureSeries • 1982BelowSeries • 2026The O.C.Series • 2003Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981Private PracticeSeries • 2007Judging AmySeries • 199913 Reasons WhySeries • 2017The UnitSeries • 2006T. J. HookerSeries • 1982The Outer LimitsSeries • 1995SnowpiercerSeries • 2020MatlockSeries • 2024The 4400Series • 2004Orphan BlackSeries • 2013Sneaky PeteSeries • 2015ReignSeries • 2013