Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 11, 1922
Died
Oct 06, 2009
Place of Birth
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Credits
21 titles
Douglas Campbell
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
Noye's Fludde
The Voice of God
Once Upon A Christmas
Santa Claus
Due South
Capt. Ed Smithers
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
Mr. Bancroft
The Great Wall: Lovers at the Brink
Camera Supervisor
The Boys from Syracuse
Director
Perfect
Party Pro
Charlie Grant's War
Manlus
Strange Brew
Henry Green
If You Could See What I Hear
Porky Sullivan
Double Negative
The Walker
Nothing Personal
Critchett Sr.
Lost and Found
British Professor
The Great Detective
Inspector Alistair Cameron
Bill Brand
Reg Starr
A Fan's Notes
Paddy the Duke
When Tomorrow Dies
Doug James
DuPont Show of the Month
King Henry VIII
Oedipus Rex
Oedipus
The Stratford Adventure
Self
The Lady from the Sea
A Stranger