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Shirley Douglas

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1934-04-02

Day of Death

2020-04-05

Place of Birth

Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

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.

Filmography (21)

⭐ 0 Role: Narrator (voice)

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music

2004
⭐ 6.9 Role: Ellen Layton

The Christmas Shoes

2002
⭐ 4.9 Role: Mya

The Law of Enclosures

2000
⭐ 6.5 Role: Elizabeth Dickson

A House Divided

2000
⭐ 5.7 Role: Peg

Woman Wanted

1999
⭐ 4.2 Role: Margaret Richards

Shadow Lake

1999
⭐ 5.0 Role: Grandma

Barney's Great Adventure

1998
⭐ 3.0 Role: Additional Voices (voice)

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

1996
⭐ 4.0 Role: Mrs. Hardwick

Johnny's Girl

1995
⭐ 6.5 Role: Schyler Noyes

Redwood Curtain

1995
⭐ 6.0 Role: Duchess Dubarry

Mesmer

1994
⭐ 4.2 Role: Vivian Karney

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story

1993
⭐ 4.4 Role: Marie

The Shower

1992
⭐ 4.2 Role: Nicole

Shadow Dancing

1988
⭐ 7.1 Role: Laura

Dead Ringers

1988