Shirley Douglas
Acting
1934-04-02 · Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
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)
tvThe Path to 9/11
as Madeline Albright · 2006 · 7.3
tvRobson Arms
as · 2005 · 5.2
tvCorner Gas
as Shirley Douglas · 2004 · 8.0
tvRick Mercer Report
as · 2004 · 7.3
movieSarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
as Narrator (voice) · 2004 · 0.0
movieThe Christmas Shoes
as Ellen Layton · 2002 · 6.9
tvDegrassi
as Professor Dunwoody · 2001 · 7.6
movieThe Law of Enclosures
as Mya · 2000 · 4.9
movieA House Divided
as Elizabeth Dickson · 2000 · 6.5
movieWoman Wanted
as Peg · 1999 · 5.7
movieShadow Lake
as Margaret Richards · 1999 · 4.3
movieBarney's Great Adventure
as Grandma · 1998 · 5.0
tvFranklin
as Narrator (voice) · 1997 · 6.7
tvWind at My Back
as · 1996 · 9.0
movieFlash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
as Additional Voices (voice) · 1996 · 3.0
movieJohnny's Girl
as Mrs. Hardwick · 1995 · 4.0
movieRedwood Curtain
as Schyler Noyes · 1995 · 6.5
tvNo Price Too High
as · 1995 · 10.0
movieMesmer
as Duchess Dubarry · 1994 · 6.0
movieShattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
as Vivian Karney · 1993 · 4.3
tvThe Hat Squad
as Kitty · 1992 · 6.8
movieThe Shower
as Marie · 1992 · 4.4
tvRoad to Avonlea
as · 1990 · 8.2
movieShadow Dancing
as Nicole · 1988 · 4.2