Shirley Douglas
Born: Apr 2, 1934
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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.
Movie that she play too
Lolita
73% Match1962
The Christmas Shoes
68% Match2002
Dead Ringers
71% Match1988
Mesmer
59% Match1994
Redwood Curtain
58% Match1995
Loose Ends
30% Match1986
Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
30% Match1996
Turning to Stone
35% Match1985
Johnny's Girl
10% Match1995
Shadow Lake
40% Match1999
The Wars
40% Match1983
Really Weird Tales
40% Match1986
A House Divided
50% Match2000
Shadow Dancing
30% Match1988
Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
33% Match1993
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
0% Match2004
The Law of Enclosures
51% Match2000
Barney's Great Adventure
48% Match1998
The Shower
40% Match1992
Woman Wanted
56% Match1999