Helen Shaver
Birth Place: St. Thomas, ON, CANADA
Latest News on Helen Shaver:
Six Degrees of Broadway
See how many degrees separate Helen Shaver from another Broadway star or creative.
Helen Shaver
Connection
STAGE CREDITS
See how Helen Shaver connects to other Broadway stars and creatives.
Movies
The Supreme Kid
[ 1976 ] Girl hitch-hiker
[ 1976 ] Girl hitch-hiker
Shoot
[ 1976 ] Paula
[ 1976 ] Paula
Starship Invasions
[ 1977 ] Betty Duncan
[ 1977 ] Betty Duncan
Outrageous!
[ 1977 ] Jo
[ 1977 ] Jo
Who Has Seen the Wind
[ 1977 ] Ruth Thompson
[ 1977 ] Ruth Thompson
In Praise of Older Women
[ 1978 ] Ann MacDonald
[ 1978 ] Ann MacDonald
High-Ballin'
[ 1978 ] Pickup
[ 1978 ] Pickup
The Amityville Horror
[ 1979 ] Carolyn
[ 1979 ] Carolyn
Coming Out Alive
[ 1980 ] Isobel
[ 1980 ] Isobel
Gas
[ 1981 ] Rhonda
[ 1981 ] Rhonda
Harry Tracy: The Last of the Wild Bunch
[ 1982 ] Catherine Tuttle
[ 1982 ] Catherine Tuttle
The Osterman Weekend
[ 1983 ] Virginia Tremayne
[ 1983 ] Virginia Tremayne
Best Defense
[ 1984 ] Clair Lewis
[ 1984 ] Clair Lewis
The War Boy
[ 1985 ] Maria
[ 1985 ] Maria
Desert Hearts
[ 1985 ] Vivian Bell
[ 1985 ] Vivian Bell
The Color of Money
[ 1986 ] Janelle
[ 1986 ] Janelle
Lost!
[ 1986 ] Linda
[ 1986 ] Linda
The Believers
[ 1987 ] Jessica Halliday
[ 1987 ] Jessica Halliday
The Land Before Time
[ 1988 ] Littlefoot's Mother
[ 1988 ] Littlefoot's Mother
Innocent Victim
[ 1989 ] Benet Archdale
[ 1989 ] Benet Archdale
Bethune: The Making of a Hero
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Dowd
[ 1990 ] Mrs. Dowd
A Smile in the Dark
[ 1991 ] The Devil
[ 1991 ] The Devil
That Night
[ 1992 ] Ann O Connor
[ 1992 ] Ann O Connor
Zebrahead
[ 1992 ] Diane
[ 1992 ] Diane
Morning Glory
[ 1993 ] Lula Peak
[ 1993 ] Lula Peak
Born to Be Wild
[ 1995 ] Margaret Heller
[ 1995 ] Margaret Heller
Open Season
[ 1995 ] Rachel Rowen
[ 1995 ] Rachel Rowen
The Craft
[ 1996 ] Grace Downs
[ 1996 ] Grace Downs
Rowing Through
[ 1996 ] Slim
[ 1996 ] Slim
The Wishing Tree
[ 1999 ] Wallis
[ 1999 ] Wallis
Bear with Me
[ 2000 ] Sara Bradley
[ 2000 ] Sara Bradley
We All Fall Down
[ 2000 ] Sherry
[ 2000 ] Sherry
The Keeper
[ 2004 ] Ruthie
[ 2004 ] Ruthie
Numb
[ 2007 ] Audrey Milbank
[ 2007 ] Audrey Milbank
Birthday Cake
[ 2013 ] Judith Ferguson
[ 2013 ] Judith Ferguson
Down River
[ 2013 ] Pearl
[ 2013 ] Pearl
TV Shows
Police Surgeon
Bonnie, Gloria
Bonnie, Gloria
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Rachel Corrigan
Rachel Corrigan
The Education of Max Bickford
Erica Bettis
Erica Bettis
WIOU
Kelby Robinson
Kelby Robinson
Awards and Nominations
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1992 - Performance
Helen Shaver, Jake's Women
News
Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, & More Win 2025 Emmy Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 14, 2025
Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller, and more took home awards at The 77th Annual Emmy Awards, which celebrated the best in television from the past year. Take a look at the full list of winners here!
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 14, 2025
Jean Smart, Cristin Milioti, Jeff Hiller, and more took home awards at The 77th Annual Emmy Awards, which celebrated the best in television from the past year. Take a look at the full list of winners here!
VIDEO: HBO Max Releases Teaser for STATION ELEVEN
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021
Station Eleven stars Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Daniel Zovatto, David Wilmot, Matilda Lawler, Philippine Velge, Nabhaan Rizwan and Lori Petty, with Gael Garcìa Bernal and Danielle Deadwyler recurring. Station Eleven is based on the international bestseller of the same name by Emily St. John Mandel.
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021
Station Eleven stars Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Daniel Zovatto, David Wilmot, Matilda Lawler, Philippine Velge, Nabhaan Rizwan and Lori Petty, with Gael Garcìa Bernal and Danielle Deadwyler recurring. Station Eleven is based on the international bestseller of the same name by Emily St. John Mandel.
VIFF Announces 2020 Films for Contemporary World Cinema and True North
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 9, 2020
Vancouver International Film Festival 2020 (VIFF) is delighted to announce the complete programming lineup for the Contemporary World Cinema and True North film series for its 39th edition.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 9, 2020
Vancouver International Film Festival 2020 (VIFF) is delighted to announce the complete programming lineup for the Contemporary World Cinema and True North film series for its 39th edition.
Photo Flash: Odyssey Theatre Presents Sam Shepard's THE UNSEEN HAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2020
What happens when 1880 Western bandits are brought back to life in Azusa, CA by a space alien? Sam Shepard's The Unseen Hand joins Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's 50th Anniversary “Circa '69” Season of significant and adventurous plays that premiered around the time of the company's inception, coupled with Shepard's gritty and audacious Killer's Head. Longtime Shepard collaborator Darrell Larson directs both plays for a Jan. 25 opening at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A., where performances will continue through March 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2020
What happens when 1880 Western bandits are brought back to life in Azusa, CA by a space alien? Sam Shepard's The Unseen Hand joins Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's 50th Anniversary “Circa '69” Season of significant and adventurous plays that premiered around the time of the company's inception, coupled with Shepard's gritty and audacious Killer's Head. Longtime Shepard collaborator Darrell Larson directs both plays for a Jan. 25 opening at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A., where performances will continue through March 8.
Oil Lamp Theater Has Announced Their Upcoming Production of JAKE'S WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020
Executive and Artistic Director Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director Stephen Smith of the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview announce their next production, Neil Simon's dramatic comedy Jake's Women. This production is directed by Josh Johnson and will be performed from January 16th through March 1st 2020 at 1723 Glenview Road in Glenview.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020
Executive and Artistic Director Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director Stephen Smith of the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview announce their next production, Neil Simon's dramatic comedy Jake's Women. This production is directed by Josh Johnson and will be performed from January 16th through March 1st 2020 at 1723 Glenview Road in Glenview.
Sam Shepard Double Bill Joins Odyssey's 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019
What happens when 1880 Western bandits are brought back to life in Azusa, CA by a space alien? Sam Shepard's The Unseen Hand joins Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's 50th Anniversary a?oeCirca '69a?? Season of significant and adventurous plays that premiered around the time of the company's inception, coupled with Shepard's gritty and audacious Killer's Head. Longtime Shepard collaborator Darrell Larson directs both plays for a Jan. 18 opening at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A., where performances will continue through March 8.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2019
What happens when 1880 Western bandits are brought back to life in Azusa, CA by a space alien? Sam Shepard's The Unseen Hand joins Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's 50th Anniversary a?oeCirca '69a?? Season of significant and adventurous plays that premiered around the time of the company's inception, coupled with Shepard's gritty and audacious Killer's Head. Longtime Shepard collaborator Darrell Larson directs both plays for a Jan. 18 opening at the Odyssey Theatre in West L.A., where performances will continue through March 8.
The 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival Announces Short Film Lineup With Narrative, Documentary, & Animated Shorts
by Macon Prickett - Mar 13, 2018
The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 55 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 29 world premieres. The selected shorts include a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers and were curated from a record 4,754 submissions. For the second year running, 40% of the selections are directed by female filmmakers. The short films will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs, which consist of five narrative, three documentary, one animation, and one hybrid program. The program will also include special screenings and the 12th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The Shorts Film program, sponsored by Nutella®, runs throughout the Festival, April 18-29.
by Macon Prickett - Mar 13, 2018
The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 55 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 29 world premieres. The selected shorts include a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers and were curated from a record 4,754 submissions. For the second year running, 40% of the selections are directed by female filmmakers. The short films will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs, which consist of five narrative, three documentary, one animation, and one hybrid program. The program will also include special screenings and the 12th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The Shorts Film program, sponsored by Nutella®, runs throughout the Festival, April 18-29.
MFAH presents 21st Annual QFest Screenings July 28- 30
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017
Museum hosts international LGBTQ film festival screenings, Today, July 28-Sunday, July 30, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2017
Museum hosts international LGBTQ film festival screenings, Today, July 28-Sunday, July 30, 2017.
MFAH presents 21st Annual QFest Screenings
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2017
Museum hosts international LGBTQ film festival screenings, Friday, July 28-Sunday, July 30, 2017.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2017
Museum hosts international LGBTQ film festival screenings, Friday, July 28-Sunday, July 30, 2017.
2017 Sundance Film Festival Adds Four Films
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2016
Rounding out an already robust slate of new independent work, Sundance Institute adds two Documentary Premieres and two archive From The Collection films to the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Screenings take place in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort January 19-29.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2016
Rounding out an already robust slate of new independent work, Sundance Institute adds two Documentary Premieres and two archive From The Collection films to the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Screenings take place in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort January 19-29.
Tatiana Maslany & More Confirmed for Finals Season of BBC America's ORPHAN BLACK
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 25, 2016
The cast for the final season of BBC AMERICA's critically acclaimed and award-winning series, ORPHAN BLACK was announced today.
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 25, 2016
The cast for the final season of BBC AMERICA's critically acclaimed and award-winning series, ORPHAN BLACK was announced today.
Eric McCormack to Star in New Sci-Fi Drama TRAVELERS for Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 19, 2016
Netflix, the world's leading internet TV network, and Showcase announced today the start of production on the new original sci-fi series, TRAVELERS. Shooting on location in Vancouver, the time-traveling sci-fi drama is produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment Inc., in association with Showcase and Netflix.
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 19, 2016
Netflix, the world's leading internet TV network, and Showcase announced today the start of production on the new original sci-fi series, TRAVELERS. Shooting on location in Vancouver, the time-traveling sci-fi drama is produced by Peacock Alley Entertainment Inc., in association with Showcase and Netflix.
MADE IN AMERICA & More Among MGM's Latest Limited Edition Releases
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016
Bring home the latest wave of classics from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's Cinema Archives vault and MGM's Limited Edition Collection and rediscover classic film titles spanning 60 years from the 1930s to the 1990s.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016
Bring home the latest wave of classics from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's Cinema Archives vault and MGM's Limited Edition Collection and rediscover classic film titles spanning 60 years from the 1930s to the 1990s.
BBC America Debuts ORPHAN BLACK Season 2 Tonight
by TV News Desk - Apr 19, 2014
Orphan Black returns tonight, April 19, 9:00pm ET/PT
by TV News Desk - Apr 19, 2014
Orphan Black returns tonight, April 19, 9:00pm ET/PT
Angel Light Pictures to Produce Documentary THE APPRENTICESHIP OF TED KOTCHEFF
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 10, 2014
Angel Light Pictures announced today that they will produce THE APPRENTICESHIP OF TED KOTCHEFF, a documentary about the life of Ted Kotcheff (William T. Kotcheff). The film will track the cinematic journey of the legendary Canadian film and television director, by Antonio Saillant in his debut as a director (Heterosexual, The Ascension).
by Diana Heisroth - Feb 10, 2014
Angel Light Pictures announced today that they will produce THE APPRENTICESHIP OF TED KOTCHEFF, a documentary about the life of Ted Kotcheff (William T. Kotcheff). The film will track the cinematic journey of the legendary Canadian film and television director, by Antonio Saillant in his debut as a director (Heterosexual, The Ascension).
Angel Light to Produce THE APPRENTICESHIP OF TED KOTCHEFF
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2014
Angel Light Pictures announced today that they will produce THE APPRENTICESHIP OF TED KOTCHEFF, a documentary about the life of Ted Kotcheff (William T. Kotcheff).
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 10, 2014
Angel Light Pictures announced today that they will produce THE APPRENTICESHIP OF TED KOTCHEFF, a documentary about the life of Ted Kotcheff (William T. Kotcheff).
eOne's Highly Anticipated Series 'The Firm' Begins Production
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 22, 2011
Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks, NBC and Global Television announced today that the highly anticipated drama series 'The Firm' commenced production on August 18, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 22, 2011
Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks, NBC and Global Television announced today that the highly anticipated drama series 'The Firm' commenced production on August 18, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.
Molly Parker to Join NBC's New Legal Drama 'The Firm'
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 29, 2011
NBC, Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks and Global Television announced today that Molly Parker ('Deadwood,' 'Swingtown') has signed to star as Abby McDeere in the network's new legal drama series 'The Firm,' based on John Grisham's best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter.
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 29, 2011
NBC, Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks and Global Television announced today that Molly Parker ('Deadwood,' 'Swingtown') has signed to star as Abby McDeere in the network's new legal drama series 'The Firm,' based on John Grisham's best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter.
Molly Parker to Join NBC's New Legal Drama The Firm
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2011
NBC, Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks and Global Television announced today that Molly Parker ('Deadwood,' 'Swingtown') has signed to star as Abby McDeere in the network's new legal drama series 'The Firm,' based on John Grisham's best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2011
NBC, Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks and Global Television announced today that Molly Parker ('Deadwood,' 'Swingtown') has signed to star as Abby McDeere in the network's new legal drama series 'The Firm,' based on John Grisham's best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter.
Juliette Lewis and Callum Keith Rennie to Star in eOne's THE FIRM
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2011
Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks, NBC and Global are proud to announce that Juliette Lewis ('Natural Born Killers,' 'Cape Fear') and Callum Keith Rennie ('The Killing,' 'Californication') are signed on to star in the new legal drama series 'The Firm,' based on John Grisham's best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter. Lewis and Rennie join Josh Lucas ('The Lincoln Lawyer,' 'Sweet Home Alabama') who was previously announced to star as attorney Mitchell McDeere (the role originated by Tom Cruise in the film). David Straiton ('House,' 'Fringe') is confirmed to direct the pilot episode which will commence production in Toronto this August. Helen Shaver ('Judging Amy,' NBC's 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit') has also joined the series as a producer and will direct multiple episodes.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2011
Entertainment One (eOne), Sony Pictures Television Networks, NBC and Global are proud to announce that Juliette Lewis ('Natural Born Killers,' 'Cape Fear') and Callum Keith Rennie ('The Killing,' 'Californication') are signed on to star in the new legal drama series 'The Firm,' based on John Grisham's best-selling novel and executive-produced by Grisham and Lukas Reiter. Lewis and Rennie join Josh Lucas ('The Lincoln Lawyer,' 'Sweet Home Alabama') who was previously announced to star as attorney Mitchell McDeere (the role originated by Tom Cruise in the film). David Straiton ('House,' 'Fringe') is confirmed to direct the pilot episode which will commence production in Toronto this August. Helen Shaver ('Judging Amy,' NBC's 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit') has also joined the series as a producer and will direct multiple episodes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Helen Shaver been in?
Helen Shaver has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Helen Shaver been in?
Helen Shaver has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Helen Shaver been nominated for?
and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Jake's Women.
What awards has Helen Shaver won?
Helen Shaver has won several awards throughout her career. She received a Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film The Company of Strangers. She has also been recognized with a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries for her work in the television movie The Darkling. In addition, Shaver has been nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television for her direction in the film The Boys of St. Vincent. Her contributions to the industry have earned her recognition and acclaim in both acting and directing.
Tickets From $73
Tickets From $89
Tickets From $89
Tickets From $65