Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1934-04-02
- Day of Death2020-04-05 (86 years)
- Place of BirthWeyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Also Known As-
Shirley Douglas
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...Read More
Acting Career
- 2006
The Path to 9/11
As: Madeline Albright
- 2004
Corner Gas
As: Shirley Douglas
- 2004
Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music
As: Narrator (voice)
- 2002
The Christmas Shoes
As: Ellen Layton
- 2001
Degrassi
As: Professor Dunwoody
- 2000
The Law of Enclosures
As: Mya
- 2000
A House Divided
As: Elizabeth Dickson
- 1999
Woman Wanted
As: Peg
1999Shadow Lake
As: Margaret Richards
- 1998
Barney's Great Adventure
As: Grandma
1997Franklin
As: Narrator (voice)
1996Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo
As: Additional Voices (voice)
1995Johnny's Girl
As: Mrs. Hardwick
1995Redwood Curtain
As: Schyler Noyes
- 1994
Mesmer
As: Duchess Dubarry
1993Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story
As: Vivian Karney
1992The Shower
As: Marie
1988Shadow Dancing
As: Nicole
- 1988
Dead Ringers
As: Laura
1986Really Weird Tales
As: Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
1986Loose Ends
As: Wife
1985The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
As: Monica Logan
1985Turning to Stone
As: Lena
1983The Wars
As: Mrs. Lawson
- 1962
Lolita
As: Mrs. Starch
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame
As: Schyler Noyes