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 ed 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
all 33
Movies 20
TV Shows 13
Voice 2
self 1
Narrator 1
The Path to 9/11 (2006)
Corner Gas (2004)
The Christmas Shoes (2002)
Degrassi (2001)
A House Divided (2000)
Shadow Lake (1999)
Franklin (1997)
Wind at My Back (1996)
Flash Gordon (1996)
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo (1996)
UltraForce (1995)
Johnny's Girl (1995)
Redwood Curtain (1995)
Mesmer (1994)
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story (1993)
The Shower (1992)
Shadow Dancing (1988)
Really Weird Tales (1986)
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985)
The Wars (1983)
Lolita (1962)
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1934-04-02
Deathday
2020-04-05 (86 years old)
Birth Place
Weyburn, Canada
Relationships
Donald Sutherland (1966 - 1970)
Children
Rachel Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland
Father
Tommy Douglas
Mother
Irma May Douglas
Citizenships
Canada
Awards
Officer of the Order of Canada, Canada's Walk of Fame
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