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
ActingBirthday
April 2, 1934Deathday
April 5, 2020Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
20Place of birth
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, CanadaCast credits
Lolita
Mrs. StarchThe Christmas Shoes
Ellen LaytonDead Ringers
LauraRedwood Curtain
Schyler NoyesTurning to Stone
LenaThe Wars
Mrs. LawsonA House Divided
Elizabeth DicksonShadow Dancing
NicoleShattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Vivian KarneySarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
Narrator (voice)The Law of Enclosures
MyaBarney's Great Adventure
GrandmaThe Shower
MarieWoman Wanted
PegMesmer
Duchess DubarryLoose Ends
WifeFlash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Additional Voices (voice)Shadow Lake
Margaret RichardsReally Weird Tales
Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")