Actor
Shirley Douglas
92 years · Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada · 21 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 21
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
2004 · Narrator (voice)
The Christmas Shoes
2002 · Ellen Layton
The Law of Enclosures
2000 · Mya
A House Divided
2000 · Elizabeth Dickson
Woman Wanted
1999 · Peg
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Shadow Lake
1999 · Margaret Richards
Barney's Great Adventure
1998 · Grandma
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996 · Additional Voices (voice)
Johnny's Girl
1995 · Mrs. Hardwick
Redwood Curtain
1995 · Schyler Noyes
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Mesmer
1994 · Duchess Dubarry
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993 · Vivian Karney
The Shower
1992 · Marie
Shadow Dancing
1988 · Nicole
Dead Ringers
1988 · Laura
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Really Weird Tales
1986 · Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Loose Ends
1986 · Wife
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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986 · self
Turning to Stone
1985 · Lena
The Wars
1983 · Mrs. Lawson
Lolita
1962 · Mrs. Starch
On Plex