Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 2, 1934
Place of Birth:
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Shirley Douglas
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music | Narrator (voice) |
| 2002 | The Christmas Shoes | Ellen Layton |
| 2000 | A House Divided | Elizabeth Dickson |
| 2000 | The Law of Enclosures | Mya |
| 1999 | Shadow Lake | Margaret Richards |
| 1999 | Woman Wanted | Peg |
| 1998 | Barney's Great Adventure | Grandma |
| 1996 | Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo | Additional Voices (voice) |
| 1995 | Redwood Curtain | Schyler Noyes |
| 1995 | Johnny's Girl | Mrs. Hardwick |
| 1994 | Mesmer | Duchess Dubarry |
| 1993 | Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story | Vivian Karney |
| 1992 | The Shower | Marie |
| 1988 | Dead Ringers | Laura |
| 1988 | Shadow Dancing | Nicole |
| 1986 | Loose Ends | Wife |
| 1986 | Really Weird Tales | Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma") |
| 1985 | Turning to Stone | Lena |
| 1983 | The Wars | Mrs. Lawson |
| 1962 | Lolita | Mrs. Starch |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Path to 9/11 | Madeline Albright |
| 2005 | Robson Arms | |
| 2004 | Corner Gas | Shirley Douglas |
| 2004 | Rick Mercer Report | |
| 2001 | Degrassi | Professor Dunwoody |
| 1997 | Franklin | Narrator (voice) |
| 1996 | Wind at My Back | |
| 1995 | No Price Too High | |
| 1990 | Road to Avonlea | |
| 1985 | The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Monica Logan |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Schyler Noyes |