Shirley Douglas

Known for ActingBorn 1934-04-02Died 2020-04-05Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

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.Read more

Movies & web series

No Price Too High

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Wind at My Back

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Road to Avonlea

Corner Gas

Degrassi

Rick Mercer Report

The Path to 9/11

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Dead Ringers

Lolita

The Christmas Shoes

The Hat Squad

Franklin

A House Divided

Redwood Curtain

Mesmer

Woman Wanted

Really Weird Tales

Robson Arms

Barney's Great Adventure

The Law of Enclosures

The Wars

The Shower

Shadow Lake

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story

Shadow Dancing

Johnny's Girl

Loose Ends

Turning to Stone

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music