Shirley Douglas
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1934-04-02 – 2020-04-05
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.
Known for
Lolita
1962Mrs. Starch
The Christmas Shoes
2002Ellen Layton
Dead Ringers
1988Laura
Mesmer
1994Duchess Dubarry
Redwood Curtain
1995Schyler Noyes
Loose Ends
1986Wife
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996Additional Voices (voice)
Turning to Stone
1985Lena
Johnny's Girl
1995Mrs. Hardwick
Shadow Lake
1999Margaret Richards
The Wars
1983Mrs. Lawson
Really Weird Tales
1986Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
A House Divided
2000Elizabeth Dickson
Shadow Dancing
1988Nicole
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993Vivian Karney
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
2004Narrator (voice)
The Law of Enclosures
2000Mya
Barney's Great Adventure
1998Grandma
The Shower
1992Marie