Shirley Douglas
20 movies · 11 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Apr 2, 1934
- Died
- Apr 5, 2020 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Biography
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Shirley Douglas: movies and TV shows
Acting (31)
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2004 Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
as Narrator (voice)
- 2002 The Christmas Shoes
as Ellen Layton
- 2001
- 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
- 1996
- 1996 Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
as Additional Voices (voice)
- 1995 Johnny's Girl
as Mrs. Hardwick
- 1995 Redwood Curtain
as Schyler Noyes
- 1995
- 1994 Mesmer
as Duchess Dubarry
- 1993 Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
as Vivian Karney
- 1992
- 1992 The Shower
as Marie
- 1990
- 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
- 1985 Turning to Stone
as Lena
- 1983 The Wars
as Mrs. Lawson
- 1962 Lolita
as Mrs. Starch
- 1951
Talk shows and appearances (2)
- 2004 Rick Mercer Report
1 episode
- 1986