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Born · April 2, 1934
Died · April 5, 2020 (86 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
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.
Madeline Albright · (2 episodes)
7.1
2006
(26 episodes)
4.8
2005
Shirley Douglas · (2 episodes)
7.9
2004
(1 episode)
7.3
2004
Narrator (voice)
0.0
2004
Ellen Layton
6.9
2002
Professor Dunwoody · (1 episode)
7.6
2001
Mya
5.1
2000
Elizabeth Dickson
5.0
2000
Peg
6.2
1999
Margaret Richards
1.0
1999
Grandma
4.2
1998
Narrator (voice) · (104 episodes)
6.8
1997
(65 episodes)
9.0
1996
Additional Voices (voice)
0.0
1996
Mrs. Hardwick
0.0
1995
Schyler Noyes
6.0
1995
(7 episodes)
10.0
1995
Duchess Dubarry
6.0
1994
Vivian Karney
4.5
1993
Marie
3.5
1992
(26 episodes)
8.2
1990
Nicole
3.0
1988
Laura
7.1
1988
Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
6.0
1986
Wife
3.0
1986
Monica Logan · (1 episode)
7.3
1985
Lena
3.5
1985
Mrs. Lawson
4.0
1983
Mrs. Starch
7.3
1962
Schyler Noyes · (1 episode)
8.7
1951