Shirley Douglas
Acting
Born 1934-04-02
Died 2020-04-05
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
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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.
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Filmography
Degrassi
Lolita
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Road to Avonlea
Corner Gas
Franklin
Robson Arms
Dead Ringers
Wind at My Back
The Hat Squad
The Path to 9/11
Rick Mercer Report
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Redwood Curtain
The Christmas Shoes
No Price Too High
Woman Wanted
Barney's Great Adventure
Loose Ends
Mesmer
Johnny's Girl
The Wars
The Shower
The Law of Enclosures
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Really Weird Tales
A House Divided
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
Shadow Lake
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
Shadow Dancing
Turning to Stone
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
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