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Shirley Douglas
Acting

Shirley Douglas
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1934-04-02,Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Gender
Female
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.

Filmography

7.307

Lolita
1962-06-13

The Christmas Shoes

6.87

The Christmas Shoes
2002-12-01

7.123

Dead Ringers
1988-09-23

6.025

Mesmer
1994-08-25

Redwood Curtain

6.5

Redwood Curtain
1995-04-23

4

Loose Ends
1986-03-05

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

3

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996-05-20

Turning to Stone

4

Turning to Stone
1985-01-01

4

Johnny's Girl
1995-05-27

4.25

Shadow Lake
1999-01-01

5

The Wars
1983-11-20

Really Weird Tales

5.5

Really Weird Tales
1986-10-04

A House Divided

6.5

A House Divided
2000-07-30

4.2

Shadow Dancing
1988-12-02

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story

4.25

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993-09-27

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music

0

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
2004-01-01

The Law of Enclosures

4.9

The Law of Enclosures
2000-09-15

Barney's Great Adventure

5.049

Barney's Great Adventure
1998-04-03

4.4

The Shower
1992-01-01

5.727

Woman Wanted
1999-08-14

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

9.5

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986-01-01

8.009

Corner Gas
2004-01-22

6.708

Franklin
1997-11-03

7.6

Degrassi
2001-10-14

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

7.242

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985-09-29

5.214

Robson Arms
2005-06-17

Rick Mercer Report

7.333

Rick Mercer Report
2004-01-12

Hallmark Hall of Fame

8.75

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951-12-24

The Path to 9/11

7.281

The Path to 9/11
2006-09-10

Road to Avonlea

8.2

Road to Avonlea
1990-01-07

Wind at My Back

9

Wind at My Back
1996-12-01

No Price Too High

10

No Price Too High
1995-01-01

6.833

The Hat Squad
1992-09-16