Shirley Douglas
Acting
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.
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
as Vivian Karney
Age 59 (now 86)
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
as Narrator (voice)
Age 69 (now 86)
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
as Additional Voices (voice)
Age 62 (now 86)
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
as Vivian Karney
Age 59 (now 86)
Really Weird Tales
as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Age 52 (now 86)
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
as self
Age 51 (now 86)
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Monica Logan
Age 51 (now 86)
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