Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell

Known for

Acting

Born

June 11, 1922

Birthplace

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Died

October 6, 2009 (aged 87)

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...

Best known work

Strange Brew
Strange Brew
1983
Perfect
Perfect
1985
Due South
Due South
1994
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
1990
Once Upon A Christmas
Once Upon A Christmas
2000
Nothing Personal
Nothing Personal
1980
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
1979
Oedipus Rex
Oedipus Rex
1957
If You Could See What I Hear
If You Could See What I Hear
1982
Double Negative
Double Negative
1980

Filmography

  1. 2004

    Noye's Fludde

    as The Voice of God

  2. 2000

    Once Upon A Christmas

    as Santa Claus

  3. 1994

    Due SouthTV

    as Capt. Ed Smithers (2 episodes)

  4. 1990

  5. 1989

  6. 1986

  7. 1985

    Perfect

    as Party Pro

  8. 1985

  9. 1983

    Strange Brew

    as Henry Green

  10. 1982

  11. 1980

    Double Negative

    as The Walker

  12. 1980

    Nothing Personal

    as Critchett Sr.

  13. 1979

    Lost and Found

    as British Professor

  14. 1979

    The Great DetectiveTV

    as Inspector Alistair Cameron (31 episodes)

  15. 1976

    Bill BrandTV

    as Reg Starr (7 episodes)

  16. 1972

    A Fan's Notes

    as Paddy the Duke

  17. 1965

    When Tomorrow Dies

    as Doug James

  18. 1957

    DuPont Show of the MonthTV

    as King Henry VIII (1 episode)

  19. 1957

    Oedipus Rex

    as Oedipus

  20. 1954

  21. 1953

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