Shirley Douglas
Born: 1934-04-02 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: 2020-04-05
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2006
- The Path to 9/11 as Madeline Albright
2005
2004
- Corner Gas as Shirley Douglas
- Rick Mercer Report
- Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music as Narrator (voice)
2002
- The Christmas Shoes as Ellen Layton
2001
- Degrassi as Professor Dunwoody
2000
- A House Divided as Elizabeth Dickson
- The Law of Enclosures as Mya
1999
- Woman Wanted as Peg
- Shadow Lake as Margaret Richards
1998
- Barney's Great Adventure as Grandma
1997
- Franklin as Narrator (voice)
1996
- Wind at My Back
- Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo as Additional Voices (voice)
1995
- No Price Too High
- Johnny's Girl as Mrs. Hardwick
- Redwood Curtain as Schyler Noyes
1994
- Mesmer as Duchess Dubarry
1993
- Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story as Vivian Karney
1992
- The Hat Squad as Kitty
- The Shower as Marie
1990
1988
- Dead Ringers as Laura
- Shadow Dancing as Nicole
1986
- Really Weird Tales as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
- Loose Ends as Wife
- Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame as self
1985
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Monica Logan
- Turning to Stone as Lena
1983
- The Wars as Mrs. Lawson
1962
- Lolita as Mrs. Starch
1951
- Hallmark Hall of Fame as Schyler Noyes