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