The Path to 9/11
2006 · TV Show
as Madeline Albright
Shirley Douglas
1934-04-02
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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
Robson Arms
2005 · TV Show
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
2004 · Movie
as Narrator (voice)
Corner Gas
2004 · TV Show
as Shirley Douglas
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Rick Mercer Report
2004 · TV Show
The Christmas Shoes
2002 · Movie
as Ellen Layton
Degrassi
2001 · TV Show
as Professor Dunwoody
A House Divided
2000 · Movie
as Elizabeth Dickson
The Law of Enclosures
2000 · Movie
as Mya
Shadow Lake
1999 · Movie
as Margaret Richards
Woman Wanted
1999 · Movie
as Peg
Barney's Great Adventure
1998 · Movie
as Grandma
Franklin
1997 · TV Show
as Narrator (voice)
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996 · Movie
as Additional Voices (voice)
Wind at My Back
1996 · TV Show
Redwood Curtain
1995 · Movie
as Schyler Noyes
Johnny's Girl
1995 · Movie
as Mrs. Hardwick
No Price Too High
1995 · TV Show
Mesmer
1994 · Movie
as Duchess Dubarry
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993 · Movie
as Vivian Karney
The Shower
1992 · Movie
as Marie
The Hat Squad
1992 · TV Show
as Kitty
Road to Avonlea
1990 · TV Show
Dead Ringers
1988 · Movie
as Laura
Shadow Dancing
1988 · Movie
as Nicole
Loose Ends
1986 · Movie
as Wife
Really Weird Tales
1986 · Movie
as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986 · Movie
as self
Turning to Stone
1985 · Movie
as Lena
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 · TV Show
as Monica Logan
The Wars
1983 · Movie
as Mrs. Lawson
Lolita
1962 · Movie
as Mrs. Starch
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · TV Show
as Schyler Noyes
