Shirley Douglas

Shirley Jean Douglas OC (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 OC
Born	Shirley Jean Douglas (1934-04-02)April 2, 1934 Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died	April 5, 2020(2020-04-05) (aged 86) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cause of death	Pneumonia-related problems
Alma mater	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Occupation(s)	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