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Shirley Douglas

Acting Born Apr 2, 1934 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada 24 credits

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.

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Known for

Film

Crank

as Professor Dunwoody
Film

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

as Shirley Douglas

Franklin

as Narrator (voice)

Full filmography

  • Degrassi (2001) as Professor Dunwoody
  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Monica Logan
  • Road to Avonlea (1990)
  • Corner Gas (2004) as Shirley Douglas
  • Franklin (1997) as Narrator (voice)
  • Robson Arms (2005)
  • Rick Mercer Report (2004)
  • Lolita (1962) as Mrs. Starch
  • The Hat Squad (1992) as Kitty
  • Wind at My Back (1996)
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Schyler Noyes
  • The Path to 9/11 (2006) as Madeline Albright
  • Dead Ringers (1988) as Laura
  • No Price Too High (1995)
  • Woman Wanted (1999) as Peg
  • The Wars (1983) as Mrs. Lawson
  • Barney's Great Adventure (1998) as Grandma
  • The Christmas Shoes (2002) as Ellen Layton
  • Loose Ends (1986) as Wife
  • A House Divided (2000) as Elizabeth Dickson
  • Redwood Curtain (1995) as Schyler Noyes
  • Really Weird Tales (1986) as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
  • Mesmer (1994) as Duchess Dubarry
  • Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story (1993) as Vivian Karney