Douglas Campbell

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.4033

Gender

Male

Birthday

11-Jun-1922

Age

(104 years old)

Place of Birth

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Also Known As
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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.


Credits

Noye's Fludde Noye's Fludde (2004) Character: The Voice of God
Recording by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation of Benjamin Britten's one-act opera, conducted by Nicholas Goldschmidt.
A Fan's Notes A Fan's Notes (1972) Character: Paddy the Duke
A writer has a mental breakdown, unable to deal with the society around him.
Perfect Perfect (1985) Character: Party Pro
A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.
The Lady from the Sea The Lady from the Sea (1953) Character: A Stranger
A lighthouse-keeper’s daughter is trapped in her marriage and longs for the sea.
Charlie Grant's War Charlie Grant's War (1985) Character: Manlus
A Canadian artist turned diamond merchant in Vienna, Austria risks his life to smuggle Jews out of the Third Reich.
The Stratford Adventure The Stratford Adventure (1954) Character: Self
This short film depicts how a small Canadian city, bearing the name of Stratford and by a river Avon, created its own renowned Shakespearean theatre. The film tells how the idea grew, how a famous British director, international stars and Canadian talent were recruited, and how the Stratford Shakespearean Festival finally became a triumphant reality.
When Tomorrow Dies When Tomorrow Dies (1965) Character: Doug James
A frustrated, despairing housewife and young mother of two, imprisoned by her domestic world and ignored by her succesful husband, becomes increasingly bereft of hope and a means of escape.
Double Negative Double Negative (1980) Character: The Walker
Mentally tortured photojournalist attempts to track down his wife's murderer.
Oedipus Rex Oedipus Rex (1957) Character: Oedipus
The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle (1990) Character: Mr. Bancroft
When a motorbike gang kills an occultist, the evil spirit he was summoning inhabits a damaged bike. The bike is then bought and restored, but reveals its true nature when it tries to exact vengance on the gang, and anyone else who gets in its way.
Lost and Found Lost and Found (1979) Character: British Professor
While visiting Switzerland, an American college professor, Adam, keeps running into a divorced British secretary, Patricia, wherever they go. First their cars collide. Then they smash into one another on a ski slope, each breaking a leg. In between numerous quarrels, the two develop lust and love. They hastily marry, but the disagreements continue. Patricia decides to leave, so Adam decides to fake a suicide. They lose and find each other, again and again.
Once Upon A Christmas Once Upon A Christmas (2000) Character: Santa Claus
The daughter of Santa Claus vows to transform a single father and his spoiled children to prove that the spirit of Christmas exists.
If You Could See What I Hear If You Could See What I Hear (1982) Character: Porky Sullivan
A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.
Nothing Personal Nothing Personal (1980) Character: Critchett Sr.
Environmentally concerned lawyer Abigail Adams works with Professor Roger Keller in his effort to protect baby seals from slaughter.
Strange Brew Strange Brew (1983) Character: Henry Green
Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.



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