Douglas Campbell
Skuespiller
11. juni 1922 — 6. oktober 2009 (87 år)
Douglas Campbell, a stalwart in Canadian theatre, brought his rich acting, directing, and leadership skills to the forefront. Hailing from Scotland, Campbell joined Canada's Stratford Festival in 1953, where his versatile performances, from comedic to deeply emotional roles, captivated audiences for over four decades. His impact extended beyond acting to directing, showcasing his talent in productions like Stravinsky's "A Soldier's Tale" and "Julius Caesar." Despite brief forays into film and TV, his passion remained steadfast in live theatre. Honoured with the Order of Canada in 1997 and the Governor General's Performing Arts Award in 2003, Campbell's legacy endures through initiatives like The Douglas Campbell Award and Vancouver's Bard on the Beach's Douglas Campbell Studio Stage. Not only a remarkable actor, but Campbell also played a vital role in establishing professional theatre in Canada, leaving an enduring imprint on the country's theatrical landscape.
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Filmography
| 2000 | Once Upon a Christmas · as Santa Claus |
| 2000 | Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story · as Dr. Powell |
| 1994 | Due South · as Capt. Ed Smithers |
| 1991 | Mark Twain and Me · as Cast |
| 1990 | I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle · as Mr. Bancroft |
| 1986 | Adderly · as Marty |
| 1986 | The Campbells · as Justice Harris |
| 1985 | Perfect · as Party Pro |
| 1984 | Charlie Grant's War · as Manlus |
| 1983 | Strange Brew · as Henry GreenPå Plex |
| 1982 | The Edison Twins · as Harry |
| 1982 | If You Could See What I Hear · as Porky Sullivan |
| 1980 | Double Negative · as The Walker |
| 1980 | Nothing Personal · as Critchett Sr. |
| 1979 | Lost and Found · as British Professor |
| 1979 | The Great Detective · as Inspector Alistair Cameron |
| 1976 | Bill Brand · as Reg Starr |
| 1972 | A Fan's Notes · as Paddy The Duke |
| 1965 | When Tomorrow Dies · as Doug James |
| 1964 | Profiles in Courage · as John Quincy Adams |
| 1962 | John Brown's Body · as John Brown |
| 1961 | The Defenders · as Ed Clark |
| 1957 | Suspicion · as Armstrong |
| 1957 | The DuPont Show of the Month · as King Henry Viii |
| 1957 | Oedipus Rex · as Oedipus |
| 1952 | Omnibus · as Segment "hamlet" |
| 1950 | Sunday Night Theatre · as The Stranger |
| 1954 | The Stratford Adventure · as Self |