Directing
Helen Shaver
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.
Acting
- 2004The 4400Barbara Yates2 ep.
- 2004The L WordFaye Buckley2 ep.
- 2001The Education of Max BickfordErica Bettis22 ep.
- 1996Poltergeist: The LegacyRachel Corrigan, MD88 ep.
- 1990WIOUKelby Robinson13 ep.
- 1989B.L. StrykerDiane Decker1 ep.
- 1985The Ray Bradbury TheaterMiss Haight1 ep.
- 1983Philip Marlowe, Private EyeBelle Delaguerra1 ep.
- 1981Jessica Novak7 ep.
- 1981Hill Street Blues4 ep.
- 1980United StatesLibby Chapin13 ep.
- 1977Search and RescueDr. Liz Warren26 ep.
- 1971ColumboVivian Dimitri1 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2026BelowDirector2 ep.
- 2024MatlockDirector1 ep.
- 2024The PenguinDirector2 ep.
- 2024The New LookDirector, Producer3 ep.
- 2022Quantum LeapDirector1 ep.
- 2021Station ElevenDirector3 ep.
- 2021MaidDirector2 ep.
- 2020SnowpiercerDirector2 ep.
- 2018ImpulseDirector1 ep.
- 201713 Reasons WhyDirector2 ep.
- 2017Anne with an EDirector1 ep.
- 2016TravelersDirector2 ep.
- 2015Sneaky PeteDirector1 ep.
- 2013ReignDirector1 ep.
- 2013Orphan BlackDirector3 ep.
- 2013VikingsDirector8 ep.
- 2012ElementaryDirector1 ep.
- 2012RevolutionDirector3 ep.
- 2012The FirmDirector1 ep.
- 2011Person of InterestDirector3 ep.
- 2011Combat HospitalDirector1 ep.
- 2009Stargate UniverseDirector1 ep.
- 2009Make It or Break ItDirector1 ep.
- 2009CastleDirector1 ep.
- 2008CrusoeDirector13 ep.
- 2007Private PracticeDirector2 ep.
- 2007JourneymanDirector1 ep.
- 2006JerichoDirector1 ep.
- 2006VanishedDirector1 ep.
- 2006The UnitDirector3 ep.
- 2005Close to HomeDirector1 ep.
- 2005MediumDirector1 ep.
- 2004The 4400Director2 ep.
- 2003Joan of ArcadiaDirector1 ep.
- 2003The O.C.Director1 ep.
- 2003Dead Like MeDirector1 ep.
- 2002Just CauseDirector1 ep.
- 2000The DistrictDirector1 ep.
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDirector9 ep.
- 1999Judging AmyDirector11 ep.
- 1999Beggars and ChoosersDirector2 ep.
- 1998The NetDirector1 ep.
- 1997Dead Man's GunDirector1 ep.
- 1996Poltergeist: The LegacyDirector88 ep.
- 1995The Outer LimitsDirector6 ep.
- 1982NatureDirector5 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2004The 4400Barbara Yates2 ep.
- 2004The L WordFaye Buckley2 ep.
- 2002The Education of Max BickfordErica Bettis1 ep.
- 1995The Outer LimitsCathy Kress1 ep.
- 1990ColumboVivian Dimitri1 ep.
- 1989B.L. StrykerDiane Decker1 ep.
- 1988Film '72Self1 ep.
- 1988The Ray Bradbury TheaterMiss Haight1 ep.
- 1986Philip Marlowe, Private EyeBelle Delaguerra1 ep.
- 1986Amazing StoriesKaren1 ep.
- 1983T. J. HookerLisa Jericho1 ep.
- 1982Hill Street BluesTeresa Hyler4 ep.
Also known as: Helen Jane Shaver · هلن شیور