Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas

Known For:Acting
Gender:Female
Birthday:1934-04-02
Place of Birth:Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Known For: Acting Gender: Female Birthday: 1934-04-02 More

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, 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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Robson Arms
Drama Comedy
Rick Mercer Report
Documentary News Comedy
Degrassi
Drama Soap
A House Divided
Drama TV Movie
Woman Wanted
Drama Romance
Shadow Lake
Mystery Thriller
Barney's Great Adventure
Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
Franklin
Animation Kids Family
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure
Johnny's Girl
TV Movie Drama
No Price Too High
Documentary War & Politics
Redwood Curtain
Drama TV Movie
Dead Ringers
Thriller Horror
Really Weird Tales
Science Fiction Comedy TV Movie
Lolita
Drama Comedy Romance
  • name:Shirley Douglas
  • Known For:Acting
  • Gender:Female
  • Birthday:1934-04-02
  • Place of Birth:Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Also Known As:
  • 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, 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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