Shirley Douglas
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
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
as Narrator (voice)
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
as Narrator (voice)
The Christmas Shoes
as Ellen Layton
The Christmas Shoes
as Ellen Layton
The Law of Enclosures
as Mya
The Law of Enclosures
as Mya
A House Divided
as Elizabeth Dickson
A House Divided
as Elizabeth Dickson
Woman Wanted
as Peg
Woman Wanted
as Peg
Shadow Lake
as Margaret Richards
Shadow Lake
as Margaret Richards
Barney's Great Adventure
as Grandma
Barney's Great Adventure
as Grandma
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
as Additional Voices (voice)
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
as Additional Voices (voice)
Johnny's Girl
as Mrs. Hardwick
Johnny's Girl
as Mrs. Hardwick
Redwood Curtain
as Schyler Noyes
Redwood Curtain
as Schyler Noyes
Mesmer
as Duchess Dubarry
Mesmer
as Duchess Dubarry
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
as Vivian Karney
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
as Vivian Karney
The Shower
as Marie
The Shower
as Marie
Shadow Dancing
as Nicole
Shadow Dancing
as Nicole
Dead Ringers
as Laura
Dead Ringers
as Laura
Really Weird Tales
as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Really Weird Tales
as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Loose Ends
as Wife
Loose Ends
as Wife
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
as self
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
as self
Turning to Stone
as Lena
Turning to Stone
as Lena
The Wars
as Mrs. Lawson
The Wars
as Mrs. Lawson
Lolita
as Mrs. Starch
Lolita
as Mrs. Starch