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person_profile-Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas Died at age: 86

Actor | Producer

Fullname:

Shirley Douglas

Date of Birth:

Apr 02, 1934

Country of birth:

Canada

Died:

Apr 05, 2020

Biography of

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.

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Shirley Douglas

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Filmography of

Shirley Douglas

Found 17 Movies in total

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music

Narrator (voice) ( Actor )

... 2004

The Christmas Shoes

Ellen Layton ( Actor )

... 2002

... 2000

A House Divided

Elizabeth Dickson ( Actor )

... 2000

Woman Wanted

Peg ( Actor )

... 1999

Shadow Lake

Margaret Richards ( Actor )

... 1999

Barney's Great Adventure

Grandma ( Actor )

... 1998

Redwood Curtain

Schyler Noyes ( Actor )

... 1995

Mesmer

Duchess Dubarry ( Actor )

... 1994

... 1993

The Shower

Marie ( Actor )

... 1992

Shadow Dancing

Nicole ( Actor )

... 1988

Dead Ringers

Laura ( Actor )

... 1988

Loose Ends

Wife ( Actor )

... 1986

Turning to Stone

Lena ( Actor )

... 1985

The Wars

Mrs. Lawson ( Actor )

... 1983

Lolita

Mrs. Starch ( Actor )

... 1962