Shirley Douglas

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1934-04-02 (86 years old)

Deathday

2020-04-05

Place of Birth

Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada

Shirley Douglas

Biography

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,...

Acting

1962

Lolita

as Mrs. Starch

2002

The Christmas Shoes

as Ellen Layton

1988

Dead Ringers

as Laura

1994

Mesmer

as Duchess Dubarry

1995

Redwood Curtain

as Schyler Noyes

1986

Loose Ends

as Wife

1996

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

as Additional Voices (voice)

1985

1995

Johnny's Girl

as Mrs. Hardwick

1999

Shadow Lake

as Margaret Richards

1983

The Wars

as Mrs. Lawson

1986

Really Weird Tales

as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")

2000

A House Divided

as Elizabeth Dickson

1988

2004

1992

The Shower

as Marie

1999

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