Actor

Shirley Douglas

1962–present1934–2020DramaComedyThriller

Chronicler of the Human Condition

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Known For

21 acting credits

as Mrs. Starch

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as Mrs. Starch

1962

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as Laura

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Filmography

2004Sarah McLachlan: A Life of MusicNarrator (voice)2002The Christmas ShoesEllen Layton6.9 2000A House DividedElizabeth Dickson6.5 2000The Law of EnclosuresMya4.9 1999Shadow LakeMargaret Richards4.3 1999Woman WantedPeg5.7

About

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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