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.
21 movies · 12 shows
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
2004·0.0
The Christmas Shoes
2002·6.9
The Law of Enclosures
2000·4.9
A House Divided
2000·6.5
Woman Wanted
1999·5.7
Shadow Lake
1999·4.3
Barney's Great Adventure
1998·5.0
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
1996·3.0
Johnny's Girl
1995·4.0
Redwood Curtain
1995·6.5
Mesmer
1994·6.0
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
1993·4.3
The Shower
1992·4.4
Shadow Dancing
1988·4.2
Dead Ringers
1988·7.1
Really Weird Tales
1986·5.8
Loose Ends
1986·4.0
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986·9.5
Turning to Stone
1985·4.0
The Wars
1983·5.0
Lolita
1962·7.3