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Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas

Acting

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 Movies

Acting

Poster for Lolita
MOVIE

Lolita

7.3(2.2K)
Lolita
Mrs. Starch
Poster for The Christmas Shoes
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The Christmas Shoes

6.9(0.1K)
The Christmas Shoes
Ellen Layton
Poster for Dead Ringers
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Dead Ringers

7.1(1.0K)
Dead Ringers
Laura
Poster for Mesmer
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Mesmer

6.0(0.0K)
Mesmer
Duchess Dubarry
Poster for Redwood Curtain
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Redwood Curtain

6.5(0.0K)
Redwood Curtain
Schyler Noyes
Poster for Loose Ends
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Loose Ends

4.0(0.0K)
Loose Ends
Wife
Poster for Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
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Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

3.0(0.0K)
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Additional Voices (voice)
Poster for Turning to Stone
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Turning to Stone

4.0(0.0K)
Turning to Stone
Lena
Poster for Johnny's Girl
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Johnny's Girl

4.0(0.0K)
Johnny's Girl
Mrs. Hardwick
Poster for Shadow Lake
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Shadow Lake

4.3(0.0K)
Shadow Lake
Margaret Richards

Gallery

Shirley Douglas portrait
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