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Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas

Actor · Born 1934-04-02 · Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Biography

Shirley Douglas, with a start in church drama and music, pursued acting seriously from a young age. After studies in London, she acted in British theatre and TV. Her marriage to Donald Sutherland bore twins, Kiefer and Rachel Sutherland. Engaging in American protest movements in the late '60s and '70s, she advocated for various causes, eventually returning to Canada in 1977. Her career flourished in film, TV, and theatre, embodying strong characters like Hagar Shipley in "The Stone Angel" and Marilla in "Anne of Green Gables." Known for her activism, she ardently supported Canada's healthcare system, advocating for its accessibility. Notably, she won a Gemini Award for "Shadow Lake" in 2000 and received an honorary doctorate from Ryerson Polytechnic University and the Diamond Award from the Variety Club. Shirley's father was Tommy Douglas, renowned for founding Canada’s healthcare system.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Lolita (1962) — Mrs. Starch
  2. Dead Ringers (1988) — Laura
  3. Franklin (1997) — Narrator (voice)
  4. Degrassi (2001) — Professor Dunwoody
  5. Barney's Great Adventure (1998) — Grandma
  6. The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) — Monica Logan
  7. Corner Gas (2004) — Shirley Douglas
  8. The Christmas Shoes (2002) — Ellen Layton
  9. Road to Avonlea (1990)
  10. Mesmer (1994) — Duchess Dubarry
  11. The Path to 9/11 (2006) — Madeline Albright
  12. Woman Wanted (1999) — Peg
  13. The Law of Enclosures (2000) — Mya
  14. Rick Mercer Report (2004)
  15. Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — Schyler Noyes
  16. Robson Arms (2005)
  17. Redwood Curtain (1995) — Schyler Noyes
  18. The Hat Squad (1992) — Kitty
  19. Loose Ends (1986) — Wife
  20. Really Weird Tales (1986) — Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
  21. Shadow Dancing (1988) — Nicole
  22. The Shower (1992) — Marie
  23. Wind at My Back (1996)
  24. Turning to Stone (1985) — Lena
  25. Shadow Lake (1999) — Margaret Richards
  26. The Wars (1983) — Mrs. Lawson
  27. A House Divided (2000) — Elizabeth Dickson
  28. Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story (1993) — Vivian Karney
  29. Johnny's Girl (1995) — Mrs. Hardwick
  30. Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame (1986) — self
  31. No Price Too High (1995)
  32. Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo (1996) — Additional Voices (voice)
  33. Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music (2004) — Narrator (voice)