Shirley Douglas
Actor
- Born
- April 2, 1934 · Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Died
- April 5, 2020 (age 86)
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
Lolita
June 13, 1962
Dead Ringers
September 23, 1988
Barney's Great Adventure
April 3, 1998
The Christmas Shoes
December 1, 2002
Mesmer
August 25, 1994
Woman Wanted
August 14, 1999
The Law of Enclosures
September 15, 2000
Redwood Curtain
April 23, 1995
Loose Ends
March 5, 1986
Really Weird Tales
October 4, 1986
Shadow Dancing
December 2, 1988
The Shower
January 1, 1992
Acting21
- 2004Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music as Narrator (voice)
- 2002The Christmas Shoes as Ellen Layton
- 2000The Law of Enclosures as Mya
- 2000A House Divided as Elizabeth Dickson
- 1999Woman Wanted as Peg
- 1999Shadow Lake as Margaret Richards
- 1998Barney's Great Adventure as Grandma
- 1996Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo as Additional Voices (voice)
- 1995Johnny's Girl as Mrs. Hardwick
- 1995Redwood Curtain