
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.

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

No Price Too High

Wind at My Back

Hallmark Hall of Fame

アボンリーへの道

Corner Gas

Degrassi

ロリータ

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

戦慄の絆

The Path to 9/11

The Christmas Shoes

The Hat Squad

Franklin

Mesmer

Redwood Curtain

Woman Wanted

A House Divided

Barney's Great Adventure

The Law of Enclosures

Robson Arms

Really Weird Tales

The Wars

Shattered Trust: The Shari Karney Story

The Shower

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

Shadow Lake

Shadow Dancing

Turning to Stone

Loose Ends

Johnny's Girl

Sarah McLachlan: A Life of Music