Helen Shaver
Director · Actress
75 years (Feb 24, 1951)Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Helen Shaver
Director · Actress
45 TV Shows
Director
Crusoe
2008
Director
Judging Amy
1999
Director
Vikings
2013
Director
The Outer Limits
1995
Director
The Unit
2006
Director
Person of Interest
2011
Director
Station Eleven
2021
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Revolution
2012
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The New Look
2024
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Orphan Black
2013
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Beggars and Choosers
1999
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Poltergeist: The Legacy
1996
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Travelers
2016
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Maid
2021
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Private Practice
2007
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13 Reasons Why
2017
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Snowpiercer
2020
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Below
2026
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The Penguin
2024
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The Firm
2012
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Journeyman
2007
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The Net
1998
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Close to Home
2005
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Just Cause
2002
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Combat Hospital
2011
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Dead Man's Gun
1997
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Vanished
2006
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Make It or Break It
2009
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The O.C.
2003
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Stargate Universe
2009
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Below
Director · 2 episodes
2026–
Matlock
Director · 1 episode
2024–
The Penguin
Director · 2 episodes
2024–
The New Look
Director · 3 episodes
2024–
Quantum Leap
Director · 1 episode
2022–
Station Eleven
Director · 3 episodes
2021–
Maid
Director · 2 episodes
2021–
Happy Place
Director
2020
Snowpiercer
Director · 2 episodes
2020–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Helen Shaver and where are they from?
Helen Shaver is 75 years old, born on February 24, 1951 in Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Helen Shaver?
Helen Shaver is best known for directing The Man Who Lost Himself, Due East, Summer's End.
How many movies has Helen Shaver directed?
Over a 27-year career (since 1999), Helen Shaver has directed or written 3 films and worked on 45 TV shows.
What was Helen Shaver's first movie?
The career of Helen Shaver began with Summer's End (1999).
What is Helen Shaver's most recent movie or series?
Helen Shaver's most recent release is Below, which premiered on October 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Helen Shaver created or directed?
On television, Helen Shaver has appeared in Vikings, Westworld, Anne with an E, 13 Reasons Why.
Helen Shaver
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.