“My mother was an extraordinary woman who led an extraordinary life,” said Sutherland. [4][10], As the daughter of Tommy Douglas, who brought Medicare to Canada, she was also one of Canada's most prominent activists in favour of the publicly funded health care system over privatized care. To save lives, to change life in Canada for all, would be a great accomplishment. All artworks in our commercial free, age-appropriate Gallery are contributed by professional and student artists as well as curated from art institutions around the world. [8], Douglas moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1967 after marrying actor Donald Sutherland.
Douglas’s other activism included co-founding the first chapter in Canada of the Performing Artists for Nuclear Disarmament. Her other screen credits included the film “Nellie McClung,” in which she played the title role of the famed Canadian activist. In 2003, for her contributions to the performing arts, she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada. She continued to act; and her career encompassed several memorable roles on stages in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. [citation needed], "Canadian actress and activist Shirley Douglas dies at age 86", "Actress-activist Shirley Douglas, mother of Kiefer Sutherland, dies at 86", "Canadian Actress and Activist Shirley Douglas Dies at Age 86", "Shirley Douglas fondly remembers her famous father, Tommy Douglas", "Actress-activist Shirley Douglas, daughter of medicare's Tommy Douglas, dies", "Canadian actress and activist Shirley Douglas dies at 86", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shirley_Douglas&oldid=974428595, Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2020, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, (2000) "Diamond Award" for her volunteerism, by the, (2004) awarded a space on the Wall of Fame at the, (2004) received the "Distinguished Canadian Award" by the Seniors’ Education Centre at the, (2006) In November, Shirley gave an honorary lecture at, (2009) Shirley Douglas was awarded the International Achievement Award at the 2009 Crystal Awards presented in Toronto by Women in Film & Television - Toronto, November 30, 2009, This page was last edited on 23 August 2020, at 00:15. In 1952 Shirley graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and stayed in England for several years, performing for theatre and television, before returning to Canada in 1957.[2]. An ordained minister, he became active in the socialist Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, and he served in the Canadian Parliament (1935–44). Donald Sutherland complains about not being allowed to vote in Canada. And when you have no choice and you see something, it’s like if you see a child going to be run over by a car — you grab the child. http://mises.ca/posts/blog/a-brief-history-of-tommy-douglas/, http://www.electricscotland.com/history/canada/douglas_tommy.htm, https://sites.google.com/site/tommydouglaswebpage/about-tommy-douglas. Tommy Douglas (The Father of Medicare) was born in Falkirk, Scotland on October, 20th, 1904. Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. He accomplished these by dedicating time to save others. Shirley Douglas is a Canadian actress and activist who is the daughter of politician Tommy Douglas, the first leader of the federal New Democratic Party. She and her three children moved to Toronto. She said she never worried whether standing up for what she believed in — even in the days of the so-called Hollywood black list — would hurt her acting career. This person should be remembered by all Canadians because he was a little man that made a big change in the world, and that proves than anyone can do the same thing if they try hard enough. From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series. Visitors, teachers, students, and MY HERO staff publish all kinds of stories, from inspirational essays about a close friend, to important global issues. Tommy Clement Douglas would have been 81 years old at the time of death or 110 years old today. A disease called osteomyelitis grew into the leg; even though in Scotland a series of operations had been performed to cure his leg, it didn't heal. The courts eventually dismissed the case and exonerated her. Tommy Douglas’s government lasted from 1944 to 1960. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change. This person changed the world by saving the lives of the less wealthy who couldn't afford to pay for the treatment they needed so very badly. Shirley Douglas, the impassioned Canadian activist and veteran actor who was mother to actor Kiefer Sutherland and daughter of medicare founder Tommy Douglas, has died. Montreal park to be renamed in honour of Martin Luther King Jr. “And for me, many things that I see wrong are as obvious as grabbing a child and so what else would you do?”, Douglas, who lived in Toronto since ’77, was nominated for two other Geminis: in 1998 for her leading role in the series “Wind at My Back,” and in 1993 for starring in the film “Passage of the Heart.”. MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. 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We encouraged questions, and people asked us if it was true we were going to take their farms, like the Soviets in Russia, and did we believe in God. “Our jobs, we move around a great deal … and that is the reality that my children grew up with — is being left, and not happily,” said Douglas, who used a wheelchair in recent years due to a degenerative spine condition that caused her severe pain.
[4] She attended high school at Central Collegiate Institute (now closed) in Regina. Deadline: Oct 1st. Tommy Douglas himself could be considered the first political casualty. He died on February 24th, 1986 in Ottawa, Ontario at age 81. — Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) April 5, 2020, “Sadly she had been battling for her health for quite some time and we, as a family, knew this day was coming.”, A native of Weyburn, Sask., Douglas worked with famed directors including Stanley Kubrick (“Lolita”) and David Cronenberg (“Dead Ringers”), and won a Gemini Award for her performance in the 1999 TV film “Shadow Lake.”. Mother of deceased B.C. Tommy Douglas was a hero because he was the man who created the idea for free health care for all Canadians. Browse and share audio in our library. Born on April 2, 1934, Douglas showed an early interest in the arts as well as politics as she journeyed on the campaign trail with her father, who became premier of Saskatchewan, a federal NDP leader and a socialist icon. Read our IMPACT:blog to see how teachers, visitors and organizations around the world are using MY HERO to affect positive chanegs in the world. Not until he moved to Canada did one orthopedic surgeon offer to work on his leg for free if they let medical students observe him work.
Douglas’s other activism included co-founding the first chapter in Canada of the Performing Artists for Nuclear Disarmament. Her other screen credits included the film “Nellie McClung,” in which she played the title role of the famed Canadian activist. In 2003, for her contributions to the performing arts, she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada. She continued to act; and her career encompassed several memorable roles on stages in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. [citation needed], "Canadian actress and activist Shirley Douglas dies at age 86", "Actress-activist Shirley Douglas, mother of Kiefer Sutherland, dies at 86", "Canadian Actress and Activist Shirley Douglas Dies at Age 86", "Shirley Douglas fondly remembers her famous father, Tommy Douglas", "Actress-activist Shirley Douglas, daughter of medicare's Tommy Douglas, dies", "Canadian actress and activist Shirley Douglas dies at 86", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shirley_Douglas&oldid=974428595, Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2020, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, (2000) "Diamond Award" for her volunteerism, by the, (2004) awarded a space on the Wall of Fame at the, (2004) received the "Distinguished Canadian Award" by the Seniors’ Education Centre at the, (2006) In November, Shirley gave an honorary lecture at, (2009) Shirley Douglas was awarded the International Achievement Award at the 2009 Crystal Awards presented in Toronto by Women in Film & Television - Toronto, November 30, 2009, This page was last edited on 23 August 2020, at 00:15. In 1952 Shirley graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and stayed in England for several years, performing for theatre and television, before returning to Canada in 1957.[2]. An ordained minister, he became active in the socialist Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, and he served in the Canadian Parliament (1935–44). Donald Sutherland complains about not being allowed to vote in Canada. And when you have no choice and you see something, it’s like if you see a child going to be run over by a car — you grab the child. http://mises.ca/posts/blog/a-brief-history-of-tommy-douglas/, http://www.electricscotland.com/history/canada/douglas_tommy.htm, https://sites.google.com/site/tommydouglaswebpage/about-tommy-douglas. Tommy Douglas (The Father of Medicare) was born in Falkirk, Scotland on October, 20th, 1904. Our gallery features art in the theme of heroism. He accomplished these by dedicating time to save others. Shirley Douglas is a Canadian actress and activist who is the daughter of politician Tommy Douglas, the first leader of the federal New Democratic Party. She and her three children moved to Toronto. She said she never worried whether standing up for what she believed in — even in the days of the so-called Hollywood black list — would hurt her acting career. This person should be remembered by all Canadians because he was a little man that made a big change in the world, and that proves than anyone can do the same thing if they try hard enough. From the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series. Visitors, teachers, students, and MY HERO staff publish all kinds of stories, from inspirational essays about a close friend, to important global issues. Tommy Clement Douglas would have been 81 years old at the time of death or 110 years old today. A disease called osteomyelitis grew into the leg; even though in Scotland a series of operations had been performed to cure his leg, it didn't heal. The courts eventually dismissed the case and exonerated her. Tommy Douglas’s government lasted from 1944 to 1960. Completed artwork should reflect thoughtful ideas to show how the selected hero demonstrates heroic action and creates positive social change. This person changed the world by saving the lives of the less wealthy who couldn't afford to pay for the treatment they needed so very badly. Shirley Douglas, the impassioned Canadian activist and veteran actor who was mother to actor Kiefer Sutherland and daughter of medicare founder Tommy Douglas, has died. Montreal park to be renamed in honour of Martin Luther King Jr. “And for me, many things that I see wrong are as obvious as grabbing a child and so what else would you do?”, Douglas, who lived in Toronto since ’77, was nominated for two other Geminis: in 1998 for her leading role in the series “Wind at My Back,” and in 1993 for starring in the film “Passage of the Heart.”. MY HERO Project seeks unique works of art by professional and student artists that celebrate the lives and courageous acts of heroes who work to promote change by positively affecting others and their communities. Coronavirus outbreak: Sanders calls for Medicare coverage for all Americans during COVID-19 pandemic, Man accused of helping migrants into Canada claims he's an ICE informant: court docs, 5,000 pets found dead in boxes at Chinese shipping depot, U.S. civil rights leader Joseph Lowery dead at 98, ‘The Exorcist’ actor Max von Sydow dead at age 90, 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' trailer: Prepare yourself for more mayhem, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend announce death of baby following pregnancy complications, Trump clearly condemns white supremacy 2 days after refusing to in debate with Biden, Trump starts 'quarantine process' after aide Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus, Southwestern Ontario man takes time to plan before claiming $70M LOTTO MAX jackpot, Trump says he ‘really enjoyed’ U.S. presidential debate against Joe Biden, Ontario man claims $70M LOTTO MAX jackpot, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend announce the death of their baby, Joyce Echaquan's family calls for justice after her death, Movie Trailer: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Vancouver International Film Festival faces competition online, Kiefer Sutherland says Doug Ford has right to own policies after Twitter feud, Donald Sutherland complains about not being allowed to vote in Canada. We encouraged questions, and people asked us if it was true we were going to take their farms, like the Soviets in Russia, and did we believe in God. “Our jobs, we move around a great deal … and that is the reality that my children grew up with — is being left, and not happily,” said Douglas, who used a wheelchair in recent years due to a degenerative spine condition that caused her severe pain.
[4] She attended high school at Central Collegiate Institute (now closed) in Regina. Deadline: Oct 1st. Tommy Douglas himself could be considered the first political casualty. He died on February 24th, 1986 in Ottawa, Ontario at age 81. — Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) April 5, 2020, “Sadly she had been battling for her health for quite some time and we, as a family, knew this day was coming.”, A native of Weyburn, Sask., Douglas worked with famed directors including Stanley Kubrick (“Lolita”) and David Cronenberg (“Dead Ringers”), and won a Gemini Award for her performance in the 1999 TV film “Shadow Lake.”. Mother of deceased B.C. Tommy Douglas was a hero because he was the man who created the idea for free health care for all Canadians. Browse and share audio in our library. Born on April 2, 1934, Douglas showed an early interest in the arts as well as politics as she journeyed on the campaign trail with her father, who became premier of Saskatchewan, a federal NDP leader and a socialist icon. Read our IMPACT:blog to see how teachers, visitors and organizations around the world are using MY HERO to affect positive chanegs in the world. Not until he moved to Canada did one orthopedic surgeon offer to work on his leg for free if they let medical students observe him work.