Douglas Campbell

Born: 1922-06-11

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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Perfect

as Party Pro
Released: 1985-05-15

A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't...

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Strange Brew

as Henry Green
Released: 1983-08-26

Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the...

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Double Negative

as The Walker
Released: 1980-05-12

Mentally tortured photojournalist attempts to track down his wife's murderer.

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Lost and Found

as British Professor
Released: 1979-07-13

While visiting Switzerland, an American college professor, Adam, keeps running into a divorced...

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Once Upon A Christmas

as Santa Claus
Released: 2000-12-10

The daughter of Santa Claus vows to transform a single father and his spoiled children to prove...

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Oedipus Rex

as Oedipus
Released: 1957-01-06

The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his...

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If You Could See What I Hear

as Porky Sullivan
Released: 1982-01-07

A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.

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Nothing Personal

as Critchett Sr.
Released: 1980-03-28

Environmentally concerned lawyer Abigail Adams works with Professor Roger Keller in his effort...

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Charlie Grant's War

as Manlus
Released: 1985-01-27

A Canadian artist turned diamond merchant in Vienna, Austria risks his life to smuggle Jews out...

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A Fan's Notes

as Paddy the Duke
Released: 1972-07-02

A writer has a mental breakdown, unable to deal with the society around him.

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The Stratford Adventure

as Self
Released: 1954-08-02

This short film depicts how a small Canadian city, bearing the name of Stratford and by a river...

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Due South

as Capt. Ed Smithers
First aired: 1994-09-22

Constable Benton Fraser, an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is attached to the...

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Bill Brand

as Reg Starr
First aired: 1976-06-07

Following the death of the sitting Labour Party Member of Parliament, Bill Brand is selected as...

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