Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas

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...

Known For

Lolita

as Mrs. Starch

Dead Ringers

as Laura

The Christmas Shoes

as Ellen Layton

Cast Credits

The Christmas Shoes

as Ellen Layton

A House Divided

as Elizabeth Dickson

Shadow Lake

as Margaret Richards

Flash Gordon: Marooned on Mongo

as Additional Voices (voice)

Johnny's Girl

as Mrs. Hardwick

Redwood Curtain

as Schyler Noyes

Mesmer

as Duchess Dubarry

The Shower

as Marie

Dead Ringers

as Laura

Really Weird Tales

as Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")

Loose Ends

as Wife

The Wars

as Mrs. Lawson

Lolita

as Mrs. Starch