Shirley Douglas
Shirley Jean Douglas (April 2, 1934 – April 5, 2020) was a Canadian actress and activist. She was born in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Her career began in 1950 and she retired in 2013. She played Mrs. Starch in the 1962 movie Lolita. Her father was Premier of Saskatchewan Tommy Douglas.
Shirley Douglas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shirley Jean Douglas April 2, 1934 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | April 5, 2020 (aged 86) |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia-related problems |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actress, activist |
| Years active | 1950—2013 |
| Spouse(s) | Timothy Emil Sicks (m. 19??; div. 19??) Donald Sutherland (m. 1966; div. 1970) |
| Children | 3, including Kiefer Sutherland |
| Parent(s) | Tommy Douglas Irma Dempsey |
Douglas was married to Donald Sutherland from 1966 through 1970. They had three children, including Kiefer Sutherland.[1]
Douglas died in Toronto of pneumonia-related problems three days after her 86th birthday on April 5, 2020.[2]
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Joe MacBeth | Patsy | |
| 1962 | Lolita | Mrs. Starch | |
| 1983 | The Wars | Mrs. Lawson | |
| 1988 | Dead Ringers | Laura | |
| 1988 | Shadow Dancing | Nicole | |
| 1992 | Passage of the Heart | Katherine Ward | |
| 1992 | The Shower | Marie | |
| 1994 | Mesmer | Duchess DuBarry | |
| 1998 | Barney's Great Adventure | Grandma | |
| 2000 | Woman Wanted | Peg | |
| 2000 | The Law of Enclosures | Myra | |
| 2000 | Franklin and the Green Knight | Narrator | Video |
References
- ↑ Ouzounian, Richard (2013-02-09). "Shirley Douglas fondly remembers her famous father, Tommy Douglas". Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2013/02/20/shirley_douglas_fondly_remembers_her_famous_father_tommy_douglas.html. Retrieved 2018-01-08.
- ↑ Actress-activist Shirley Douglas, daughter of medicare's Tommy Douglas, dies
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