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.
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)
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 ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1934-04-02
Deathday2020-04-05 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceWeyburn, Canada
RelationshipsDonald Sutherland (1966 - 1970)
ChildrenRachel Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland
FatherTommy Douglas
MotherIrma May Douglas
CitizenshipsCanada
AwardsOfficer of the Order of Canada, Canada's Walk of Fame
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