Shirley Douglas
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
Credits
- 2006 ·The Path to 9/11as Madeline Albright
- 2005 ·Robson Armsas
- 2004 ·Corner Gasas Shirley Douglas
- 2004 ·Rick Mercer Reportas
- 2004 ·Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Musicas Narrator (voice)
- 2002 ·The Christmas Shoesas Ellen Layton
- 2001 ·Degrassias Professor Dunwoody
- 2000 ·The Law of Enclosuresas Mya
- 2000 ·A House Dividedas Elizabeth Dickson
- 1999 ·Woman Wantedas Peg
- 1999 ·Shadow Lakeas Margaret Richards
- 1998 ·Barney's Great Adventureas Grandma
- 1997 ·Franklinas Narrator (voice)
- 1996 ·Wind at My Backas
- 1996 ·Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongoas Additional Voices (voice)
- 1995 ·Johnny's Girlas Mrs. Hardwick
- 1995 ·No Price Too Highas
- 1995 ·Redwood Curtainas Schyler Noyes
- 1994 ·Mesmeras Duchess Dubarry
- 1993 ·Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Storyas Vivian Karney
- 1992 ·The Showeras Marie
- 1990 ·Road to Avonleaas
- 1988 ·Shadow Dancingas Nicole
- 1988 ·Dead Ringersas Laura
- 1986 ·Really Weird Talesas Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
- 1986 ·Loose Endsas Wife
- 1985 ·The New Alfred Hitchcock Presentsas Monica Logan
- 1985 ·Turning to Stoneas Lena
- 1983 ·The Warsas Mrs. Lawson
- 1962 ·Lolitaas Mrs. Starch
- 1951 ·Hallmark Hall of Fameas Schyler Noyes