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.

Фільмографія

• The Path to 9/11 — Madeline Albright
• Robson Arms
• Corner Gas — Shirley Douglas
• Rick Mercer Report
• 2004Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music — Narrator (voice)
• 2002The Christmas Shoes — Ellen Layton
• Degrassi — Professor Dunwoody
• 2000A House Divided — Elizabeth Dickson
• 2000The Law of Enclosures — Mya
• 1999Shadow Lake — Margaret Richards
• 1999Woman Wanted — Peg
• 1998Barney's Great Adventure — Grandma
• Franklin — Narrator (voice)
• 1996Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo — Additional Voices (voice)
• Wind at My Back
• 1995Johnny's Girl — Mrs. Hardwick
• No Price Too High
• 1995Redwood Curtain — Schyler Noyes
• 1994Mesmer — Duchess Dubarry
• 1993Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story — Vivian Karney
• The Hat Squad — Kitty
• 1992The Shower — Marie
• Road to Avonlea
• 1988Shadow Dancing — Nicole
• 1988Зв'язані до смерті — Laura
• 1986Loose Ends — Wife
• 1986Really Weird Tales — Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
• 1985Turning to Stone — Lena
• Новий Альфред Гічкок представляє — Monica Logan
• 1983The Wars — Mrs. Lawson
• 1962Лоліта — Mrs. Starch
• Hallmark Hall of Fame — Schyler Noyes

Ток-шоу, премії та інші появи (1)

• 1986Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame — self