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