Acting
Douglas Campbell
Born — Died
1922-06-11 — 2009-10-06
Place of birth
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Known for
Acting
Credits
21 titles
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…
Known for
7.6Constable Benton Fraser, an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is attached to the Canadian consulate but works with Chicago Police Department to solve crimes.
Due South
1994
7.4DuPont Show of the Month is an acclaimed 90-minute television anthology series that aired monthly on CBS from 1957 to 1961. The DuPont Company also sponsored a weekly half-hour anthology drama series hosted by June Allyson, The DuPont Show with June Allyson. During the Golden Age of Television, DuPont Show of the Month was one of numerous anthology series telecast between 1949 and 1962. Superficially, it resembled Playhouse 90 and other anthologies, but DuPont Show of the Month focused less on contemporary dramas and more on adaptations of literary classics, including Oliver Twist, The Prince and the Pauper, Billy Budd, The Prisoner of Zenda, A Tale of Two Cities and The Count of Monte Cristo.
DuPont Show of the Month
1957
7.2Following the death of the sitting Labour Party Member of Parliament, Bill Brand is selected as Labour candidate for a Lancashire textile constituency.
Bill Brand
1976
5.6A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.
Perfect
1985
5.8The daughter of Santa Claus vows to transform a single father and his spoiled children to prove that the spirit of Christmas exists.
Once Upon A Christmas
2000
6.0Something 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.
Strange Brew
1983
Film credits
2000s · 2 titles
5.8The daughter of Santa Claus vows to transform a single father and his spoiled children to prove that the spirit of Christmas exists.
Once Upon A Christmas
2000
Recording by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation of Benjamin Britten's one-act opera, conducted by Nicholas Goldschmidt.
Noye's Fludde
2004
1980s · 6 titles
5.6A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.
Perfect
1985
6.0Something 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.
Strange Brew
1983
8.0A Canadian artist turned diamond merchant in Vienna, Austria risks his life to smuggle Jews out of the Third Reich.
Charlie Grant's War
1985
5.5Environmentally concerned lawyer Abigail Adams works with Professor Roger Keller in his effort to protect baby seals from slaughter.
Nothing Personal
1980
5.0A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.
If You Could See What I Hear
1982
4.0Mentally tortured photojournalist attempts to track down his wife's murderer.
Double Negative
1980
1970s · 2 titles
6.0While 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.
Lost and Found
1979
6.4A writer has a mental breakdown, unable to deal with the society around him.
A Fan's Notes
1972
1950s · 3 titles
NRA lighthouse-keeper’s daughter is trapped in her marriage and longs for the sea.
The Lady from the Sea
1953
6.2This 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.
The Stratford Adventure
1954
6.0The 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.
Oedipus Rex
1957
Series credits
7.6Constable Benton Fraser, an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is attached to the Canadian consulate but works with Chicago Police Department to solve crimes.
Due South
1994
7.4DuPont Show of the Month is an acclaimed 90-minute television anthology series that aired monthly on CBS from 1957 to 1961. The DuPont Company also sponsored a weekly half-hour anthology drama series hosted by June Allyson, The DuPont Show with June Allyson. During the Golden Age of Television, DuPont Show of the Month was one of numerous anthology series telecast between 1949 and 1962. Superficially, it resembled Playhouse 90 and other anthologies, but DuPont Show of the Month focused less on contemporary dramas and more on adaptations of literary classics, including Oliver Twist, The Prince and the Pauper, Billy Budd, The Prisoner of Zenda, A Tale of Two Cities and The Count of Monte Cristo.
DuPont Show of the Month
1957
7.4DuPont Show of the Month is an acclaimed 90-minute television anthology series that aired monthly on CBS from 1957 to 1961. The DuPont Company also sponsored a weekly half-hour anthology drama series hosted by June Allyson, The DuPont Show with June Allyson. During the Golden Age of Television, DuPont Show of the Month was one of numerous anthology series telecast between 1949 and 1962. Superficially, it resembled Playhouse 90 and other anthologies, but DuPont Show of the Month focused less on contemporary dramas and more on adaptations of literary classics, including Oliver Twist, The Prince and the Pauper, Billy Budd, The Prisoner of Zenda, A Tale of Two Cities and The Count of Monte Cristo.
DuPont Show of the Month
1957
7.2Following the death of the sitting Labour Party Member of Parliament, Bill Brand is selected as Labour candidate for a Lancashire textile constituency.
Bill Brand
1976
8.0The Great Detective is a Canadian television drama, which aired on CBC from 1979 to 1982. It starred Douglas Campbell and James Dugan.
The Great Detective
1979
