Shirley Douglas
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.
Acted in
The Path to 9/11
2006
as Madeline Albright
Robson Arms
2005
Corner Gas
2004
as Shirley Douglas
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
2004
as Narrator (voice)
The Christmas Shoes
2002
as Ellen Layton
Degrassi
2001
as Professor Dunwoody
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
Franklin
1997
as Narrator (voice)
Wind at My Back
1996
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996
as Additional Voices (voice)
Johnny's Girl
1995
as Mrs. Hardwick
Redwood Curtain
1995
as Schyler Noyes
No Price Too High
1995
Mesmer
1994
as Duchess Dubarry
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993
as Vivian Karney
The Shower
1992
as Marie
Road to Avonlea
1990
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
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
as Monica Logan
Turning to Stone
1985
as Lena
The Wars
1983
as Mrs. Lawson
Lolita
1962
as Mrs. Starch
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Schyler Noyes