Shirley Douglas
ActingBiography
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
(21 total)
Lolita
as Mrs. Starch
Dead Ringers
as Laura
Barney's Great Adventure
as Grandma
The Christmas Shoes
as Ellen Layton
Mesmer
as Duchess Dubarry
Woman Wanted
as Peg
Redwood Curtain
as Schyler Noyes
Loose Ends
as Wife
Shadow Dancing
as Nicole
The Shower
as Marie
Turning to Stone
as Lena
Shadow Lake
as Margaret Richards
The Wars
as Mrs. Lawson
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
as Vivian Karney
Really Weird Tales
as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
A House Divided
as Elizabeth Dickson
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
as Additional Voices (voice)
Johnny's Girl
as Mrs. Hardwick
TV Shows
(12 total)
Franklin
as Narrator (voice)
Degrassi
as Professor Dunwoody
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Monica Logan
Corner Gas
as Shirley Douglas
The Path to 9/11
as Madeline Albright
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Schyler Noyes
The Hat Squad
as Kitty
