Shirley Douglas

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Shirley Douglas

Acting April 2, 1934

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 D…

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Lolita

Lolita

7.3 1962 Movie
Dead Ringers

Dead Ringers

7.1 1988 Movie
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

7.2 1985 TV Show
Degrassi

Degrassi

7.6 2001 TV Show
Franklin

Franklin

6.7 1997 TV Show
Corner Gas

Corner Gas

8.0 2004 TV Show
Road to Avonlea

Road to Avonlea

8.2 1990 TV Show
Robson Arms

Robson Arms

5.2 2005 TV Show
Barney's Great Adventure

Barney's Great Adventure

5.0 1998 Movie
The Christmas Shoes

The Christmas Shoes

6.8 2002 Movie
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

8.8 1951 TV Show
The Hat Squad

The Hat Squad

6.8 1992 TV Show

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2006
    The Path to 9/11

    TV show Madeline Albright

  2. 2005
    Robson Arms

    TV show

  3. 2004
    Corner Gas

    TV show Shirley Douglas

  4. 2004
    Rick Mercer Report

    TV show

  5. 2004
    Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  6. 2002
    The Christmas Shoes

    Movie Ellen Layton

  7. 2001
    Degrassi

    TV show Professor Dunwoody

  8. 2000
    The Law of Enclosures

    Movie Mya

  9. 2000
    A House Divided

    Movie Elizabeth Dickson

  10. 1999
    Woman Wanted

    Movie Peg

  11. 1999
    Shadow Lake

    Movie Margaret Richards

  12. 1998
    Barney's Great Adventure

    Movie Grandma

  13. 1997
    Franklin

    TV show Narrator (voice)

  14. 1996
    Wind at My Back

    TV show

  15. 1996
    Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

    Movie Additional Voices (voice)

  16. 1995
    Johnny's Girl

    Movie Mrs. Hardwick

More credits
  1. 1995
    Redwood Curtain

    Movie Schyler Noyes

  2. 1995
    No Price Too High

    TV show

  3. 1994
    Mesmer

    Movie Duchess Dubarry

  4. 1993
    Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story

    Movie Vivian Karney

  5. 1992
    The Hat Squad

    TV show Kitty

  6. 1992
    The Shower

    Movie Marie

  7. 1990
    Road to Avonlea

    TV show

  8. 1988
    Shadow Dancing

    Movie Nicole

  9. 1988
    Dead Ringers

    Movie Laura

  10. 1986
    Really Weird Tales

    Movie Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")

  11. 1986
    Loose Ends

    Movie Wife

  12. 1986
    Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

    Movie self

  13. 1985
    The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

    TV show Monica Logan

  14. 1985
    Turning to Stone

    Movie Lena

  15. 1983
    The Wars

    Movie Mrs. Lawson

  16. 1962
    Lolita

    Movie Mrs. Starch

  17. 1951
    Hallmark Hall of Fame

    TV show Schyler Noyes