Shirley Douglas
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.
Known For Acting
Popularity 7.961
Birthday 1934-04-02
Place of Birth Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Also Known As
Lolita
1962

Lolita

The Christmas Shoes
2002

The Christmas Shoes

Dead Ringers
1988

Dead Ringers

Redwood Curtain
1995

Redwood Curtain

Turning to Stone
1985

Turning to Stone

Johnny's Girl
1995

Johnny's Girl

The Wars
1983

The Wars

A House Divided
2000

A House Divided

Shadow Dancing
1988

Shadow Dancing

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
2004

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music

The Law of Enclosures
2000

The Law of Enclosures

Barney's Great Adventure
1998

Barney's Great Adventure

The Shower
1992

The Shower

Woman Wanted
1999

Woman Wanted

Mesmer
1994

Mesmer

Loose Ends
1986

Loose Ends

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

Shadow Lake
1999

Shadow Lake

Really Weird Tales
1986

Really Weird Tales

Corner Gas
2004

Corner Gas

Franklin
1997

Franklin

Degrassi
2001

Degrassi

Robson Arms
2005

Robson Arms

Road to Avonlea
1990

Road to Avonlea

Wind at My Back
1996

Wind at My Back

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Rick Mercer Report
2004

Rick Mercer Report

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame

The Path to 9/11
2006

The Path to 9/11

No Price Too High
1995

No Price Too High