
Shirley Douglas
Known for Acting · 33 credits
- Born
- 1934-04-02
- Died
- 2020-04-05
- Place of birth
- Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
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.
Known For
TV Shows (12)

Degrassi
2001
as Professor Dunwoody

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
as Monica Logan

Corner Gas
2004
as Shirley Douglas

Franklin
1997
as Narrator (voice)

Road to Avonlea
1990

Robson Arms
2005
Rick Mercer Report
2004

The Hat Squad
1992
as Kitty

Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
as Schyler Noyes

Wind at My Back
1996

The Path to 9/11
2006
as Madeline Albright

No Price Too High
1995
Movies (21)

Lolita
1962
as Mrs. Starch

Dead Ringers
1988
as Laura

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
2004
as Narrator (voice)

Woman Wanted
1999
as Peg

Mesmer
1994
as Duchess Dubarry

Loose Ends
1986
as Wife

Barney's Great Adventure
1998
as Grandma

The Christmas Shoes
2002
as Ellen Layton

The Shower
1992
as Marie

Turning to Stone
1985
as Lena

Really Weird Tales
1986
as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996
as Additional Voices (voice)

Redwood Curtain
1995
as Schyler Noyes

The Wars
1983
as Mrs. Lawson

Shadow Dancing
1988
as Nicole

The Law of Enclosures
2000
as Mya

A House Divided
2000
as Elizabeth Dickson

Johnny's Girl
1995
as Mrs. Hardwick

Shadow Lake
1999
as Margaret Richards

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986
as self

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993
as Vivian Karney
About 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 ac… With 33 credits spanning from 1951 to 2006, Shirley Douglas has appeared in 21 films and 12 TV shows.
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Most Popular Shirley Douglas Movies
- Lolita (1962) — as Mrs. Starch
- Dead Ringers (1988) — as Laura
- Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music (2004) — as Narrator (voice)
- Woman Wanted (1999) — as Peg
- Mesmer (1994) — as Duchess Dubarry
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