Scene from Desert Hearts (1985)

Alternate Names: Helen Jane Shaver, هلن شیور

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Overlanders (1974) as Mrs. O'Mara

Most Important Roles:

• Desert Hearts (1985) as Vivian Bell
• D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear (2003) as Sandy Moose
• Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996) as Kate 'White' Reilly
• Best Defense (1984) as Claire
• The Color of Money (1986) as Janelle
• The Believers (1987) as Jessica Halliday
• The Osterman Weekend (1983) as Virginia Tremayne
• The Craft (1996) as Grace
• That Night (1992) as Ann O'Connor
• Countdown to Looking Glass (1984) as Dorian Waldorf

Career Highlights:

• Desert Hearts (1985)
• D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear (2003)
• Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)
• Best Defense (1984)
• The Color of Money (1986)
• The Believers (1987)
• The Osterman Weekend (1983)
• The Craft (1996)
• That Night (1992)
• Countdown to Looking Glass (1984)

Awards:

• Theatre World Award (1992)
• Canada's Walk of Fame (2004)

Helen Shaver, born and raised in Canada, started her acting career at 18. She trained at the Banff School of Fine Arts and University of Victoria, British Columbia. Shaver has worked with prominent directors like Scorsese and Spielberg, earning awards for performances such as 'Jake’s Woman' (Theatreworld Award) and films like 'In Praise of Older Women' and 'Who Has Seen the Wind' (Genies). She transitioned into directing, helming episodes for various series and winning Emmys. Despite childhood illness, Shaver's resilience led her to pursue acting and excel in her craft.

Alternate Names: Patricia Charboneau, Patricia Charbonneau

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Desert Hearts (1985) as Cay Rivvers

Most Important Roles:

• Desert Hearts (1985) as Cay Rivvers
• Brain Dead (1990) as Dana Martin
• 100 Feet (2008) as Frances
• Call Me (1988) as Anna
• RoboCop 2 (1990) as Lab Assistant (uncredited)
• Skipping Stones (2021) as Mrs. Travers
• One Special Night (1999) as Lori
• The Arrangement (1999) as Marion Markel
• The Loss of Nameless Things (2004) as Self
• Disaster at Silo 7 (1988) as Kathy Fitzgerald

Career Highlights:

• Desert Hearts (1985)
• Brain Dead (1990)
• 100 Feet (2008)
• Call Me (1988)
• RoboCop 2 (1990)
• Skipping Stones (2021)
• One Special Night (1999)
• The Arrangement (1999)
• The Loss of Nameless Things (2004)
• Disaster at Silo 7 (1988)

Patricia Charbonneau, born April 19, 1959 in Valley Stream, New York, is an American actress known for her role as Cay Rivvers in 'Desert Hearts' (1985). After graduating from Valley Stream Central High School and Boston University, she began her career on stage. She originated the role of Lea in 'My Sister in this House' at Actors Theatre of Louisville before making her film debut in 'Desert Hearts'. Charbonneau also appeared in 'Manhunter' (1986) and 'Call Me' (1988), and made television appearances in shows like 'Crime Story', 'The Equalizer', and 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent'. After retiring from acting, she resumed her career with a role in the thriller '100 Feet'. Since 2007, she has been teaching acting at Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts. Patricia is the sister of novelist Eileen Charbonneau.