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.
Monica Logan
Professor Dunwoody
Schyler Noyes
Narrator (voice)
Shirley Douglas
Mrs. Starch
Madeline Albright
Laura
Grandma
Wife
Duchess Dubarry
Elizabeth Dickson
Ellen Layton
Peg
Mya
Edna Besley (segment "Cursed With Charisma")
Mrs. Hardwick
Mrs. Lawson
Schyler Noyes
Vivian Karney
Marie
Lena
Margaret Richards
Additional Voices (voice)
Nicole
Narrator (voice)