Shirley Douglas
Acting
Born: April 2, 1934 · Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died: April 5, 2020 (aged 86)
Highest Rated
Biography
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
Lolita
1962
Dead Ringers
1988
Franklin
1997
Degrassi
2001
Barney's Great Adventure
1998
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Corner Gas
2004
The Christmas Shoes
2002
Road to Avonlea
1990
Mesmer
1994
Photos (1)
Movies (20)
Lolita
Mrs. Starch
Dead Ringers
Laura
The Christmas Shoes
Ellen Layton
Barney's Great Adventure
Grandma
Redwood Curtain
Schyler Noyes
Woman Wanted
Peg
Johnny's Girl
Mrs. Hardwick
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Vivian Karney
The Law of Enclosures
Mya
Mesmer
Duchess Dubarry
A House Divided
Elizabeth Dickson
Really Weird Tales
Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Additional Voices (voice)
The Shower
Marie
Loose Ends
Wife
The Wars
Mrs. Lawson
Shadow Lake
Margaret Richards
Shadow Dancing
Nicole
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
Narrator (voice)
Turning to Stone
Lena
TV Shows (11)
Degrassi
Professor Dunwoody · 1 eps
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Monica Logan · 1 eps
Franklin
Narrator (voice) · 104 eps
Corner Gas
Shirley Douglas · 2 eps
Road to Avonlea
26 eps
Robson Arms
26 eps
The Hat Squad
Kitty · 1 eps
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Schyler Noyes · 1 eps
Wind at My Back
67 eps
The Path to 9/11
Madeline Albright · 2 eps
No Price Too High
7 eps
