Shirley Douglas
Known for: Acting
Born: April 1, 1934 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada - Died: April 4, 2020
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
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Lolita
Mrs. Starch
The Christmas Shoes
Ellen Layton
Dead Ringers
Laura
Mesmer
Duchess Dubarry
Redwood Curtain
Schyler Noyes
Loose Ends
Wife
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Additional Voices (voice)
Turning to Stone
Lena
Johnny's Girl
Mrs. Hardwick
Shadow Lake
Margaret Richards
The Wars
Mrs. Lawson
Really Weird Tales
Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
A House Divided
Elizabeth Dickson
Shadow Dancing
Nicole
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Vivian Karney
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
Narrator (voice)
The Law of Enclosures
Mya
Barney's Great Adventure
Grandma
The Shower
Marie
Woman Wanted
Peg
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
self
Corner Gas
Shirley Douglas
Franklin
Narrator (voice)
Degrassi
Professor Dunwoody