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 (33 titles)
7.3ShowThe Path to 9/11
Madeline Albright · 2006
5.2ShowRobson Arms
2005
8.0ShowCorner Gas
Shirley Douglas · 2004
Rick Mercer Report
2004
MovieSarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
Narrator (voice) · 2004
6.9MovieThe Christmas Shoes
Ellen Layton · 2002
7.6ShowDegrassi
Professor Dunwoody · 2001
4.9MovieThe Law of Enclosures
Mya · 2000
6.5MovieA House Divided
Elizabeth Dickson · 2000
5.7MovieWoman Wanted
Peg · 1999
4.3MovieShadow Lake
Margaret Richards · 1999
5.0MovieBarney's Great Adventure
Grandma · 1998
6.7ShowFranklin
Narrator (voice) · 1997
9.0ShowWind at My Back
1996
3.0MovieFlash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Additional Voices (voice) · 1996
4.0MovieJohnny's Girl
Mrs. Hardwick · 1995
6.5MovieRedwood Curtain
Schyler Noyes · 1995
10.0ShowNo Price Too High
1995
6.0MovieMesmer
Duchess Dubarry · 1994
4.3MovieShattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Vivian Karney · 1993
6.8ShowThe Hat Squad
Kitty · 1992
4.4MovieThe Shower
Marie · 1992
8.2ShowRoad to Avonlea
1990
4.2MovieShadow Dancing
Nicole · 1988
7.1MovieDead Ringers
Laura · 1988
5.8MovieReally Weird Tales
Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma") · 1986
4.0MovieLoose Ends
Wife · 1986
9.5MovieTommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
self · 1986
7.2ShowThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Monica Logan · 1985
4.0MovieTurning to Stone
Lena · 1985