Shirley Douglas
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 2, 1934
- Died
- April 5, 2020
- Birthplace
- 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
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music 2004
as Narrator (voice)
The Christmas Shoes 2002
as Ellen Layton
The Law of Enclosures 2000
as Mya
A House Divided 2000
as Elizabeth Dickson
Woman Wanted 1999
as Peg
Shadow Lake 1999
as Margaret Richards
Barney's Great Adventure 1998
as Grandma
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo 1996
as Additional Voices (voice)
Johnny's Girl 1995
as Mrs. Hardwick
Redwood Curtain 1995
as Schyler Noyes
Mesmer 1994
as Duchess Dubarry
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story 1993
as Vivian Karney
The Shower 1992
as Marie
Shadow Dancing 1988
as Nicole
Dead Ringers 1988
as Laura
Really Weird Tales 1986
as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Loose Ends 1986
as Wife
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame 1986
as self
Turning to Stone 1985
as Lena
The Wars 1983
as Mrs. Lawson
Lolita 1962
as Mrs. Starch
Credits from TMDB.