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Douglas Campbell

Douglas Campbell

Known For Acting
Birthday Jun 11, 1922
Died Oct 06, 2009 (87)
Birthplace Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Aug 08, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 25, 2024
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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

Once Upon A Christmas

Once Upon A Christmas

2000

as Santa Claus

I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle

I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle

1990

as Mr. Bancroft

Charlie Grant's War

Charlie Grant's War

1985

as Manlus

Perfect

Perfect

1985

as Party Pro

Strange Brew

Strange Brew

1983

as Henry Green

If You Could See What I Hear

If You Could See What I Hear

1982

as Porky Sullivan

Double Negative

Double Negative

1980

as The Walker

Nothing Personal

Nothing Personal

1980

as Critchett Sr.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found

1979

as British Professor

A Fan's Notes

A Fan's Notes

1972

as Paddy the Duke

When Tomorrow Dies

When Tomorrow Dies

1965

as Doug James

Oedipus Rex

Oedipus Rex

1957

as Oedipus

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Bill Brand

as Reg Starr

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Jun 07, 1976

Due South

as Capt. Ed Smithers

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 22, 1994

DuPont Show of the Month

as King Henry VIII

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1957

DuPont Show of the Month

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1957

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