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Helen Shaver

Helen Shaver

Directing • 1951-02-24 • 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.

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Tremors 2: Aftershocks6.3

Tremors 2: Aftershocks

1996

The Land Before Time7.2

The Land Before Time

1988

The Color of Money6.9

The Color of Money

1986

Hill Street Blues7.6

Hill Street Blues

1981

Desert Hearts7.1

Desert Hearts

1985

The Believers5.9

The Believers

1987

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