Shirley Douglas
Known For
Acting
Born
1934-04-02 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died
2020-04-05
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.
Most Known For
Degrassi
as Professor Dunwoody
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Monica Logan
Franklin
as Narrator (voice)
Road to Avonlea
Corner Gas
as Shirley Douglas
Lolita
as Mrs. Starch
Robson Arms
No Price Too High
The Shower
as Marie
Rick Mercer Report
Wind at My Back
The Hat Squad
as Kitty
Redwood Curtain
as Schyler Noyes
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Schyler Noyes
Dead Ringers
as Laura
The Path to 9/11
as Madeline Albright
Barney's Great Adventure
as Grandma
The Christmas Shoes
as Ellen Layton
Woman Wanted
as Peg
Really Weird Tales
as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")