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