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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:01/01/2004
The Christmas Shoes
Character:Ellen Layton
Release Date:01/12/2002
The Law of Enclosures
Character:Mya
Release Date:15/09/2000
A House Divided
Character:Elizabeth Dickson
Release Date:30/07/2000
Woman Wanted
Character:Peg
Release Date:14/08/1999
Shadow Lake
Character:Margaret Richards
Release Date:01/01/1999
Barney's Great Adventure
Character:Grandma
Release Date:03/04/1998
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Character:Additional Voices (voice)
Release Date:20/05/1996
Johnny's Girl
Character:Mrs. Hardwick
Release Date:27/05/1995
Redwood Curtain
Character:Schyler Noyes
Release Date:23/04/1995
Mesmer
Character:Duchess Dubarry
Release Date:25/08/1994
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Character:Vivian Karney
Release Date:27/09/1993
The Shower
Character:Marie
Release Date:01/01/1992
Shadow Dancing
Character:Nicole
Release Date:02/12/1988
Dead Ringers
Character:Laura
Release Date:23/09/1988
Really Weird Tales
Character:Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Release Date:04/10/1986
Loose Ends
Character:Wife
Release Date:05/03/1986
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Character:self
Release Date:01/01/1986
Turning to Stone
Character:Lena
Release Date:01/01/1985
The Wars
Character:Mrs. Lawson
Release Date:20/11/1983
Lolita
Character:Mrs. Starch
Release Date:13/06/1962
Television Appearances
The Path to 9/11
Character:Madeline Albright
Robson Arms
Character:
Corner Gas
Character:Shirley Douglas
Rick Mercer Report
Character:
Degrassi
Character:Professor Dunwoody
Franklin
Character:Narrator (voice)
Wind at My Back
Character:
No Price Too High
Character:
The Hat Squad
Character:Kitty
Road to Avonlea
Character:
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Character:Monica Logan
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Character:Schyler Noyes
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