SHIRLEY DOUGLAS

Shirley Douglas
Shirley Douglas
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 2, 1934
Deathday: April 5, 2020
Place of Birth: Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

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.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

Madeline Albright
Shirley Douglas
Narrator (voice)
Ellen Layton
2001·
Degrassi
Professor Dunwoody
Elizabeth Dickson
Peg
Margaret Richards
1997·
Franklin
Narrator (voice)
Additional Voices (voice)
Mrs. Hardwick
Schyler Noyes
1994·
Mesmer
Duchess Dubarry
Marie
Nicole
Laura
Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Wife
1983·
The Wars
Mrs. Lawson
1962·
Lolita
Mrs. Starch
Schyler Noyes