Douglas Campbell
- Schauspiel
- 11. Juni 1922 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- 6. Oktober 2009
Biografie
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.
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Filmografie
- Noye's Fludde · The Voice of God
- Santas Wunsch zu Weihnachten · Santa Claus
- Ein Mountie in Chicago · Capt. Ed Smithers
- Iron Thunder · Mr. Bancroft
- The Great Wall: Lovers at the Brink · Camera Supervisor
- The Boys from Syracuse · Regie
- Perfect · Party Pro
- Charlie Grant's War · Manlus
- Zwei Superflaschen räumen auf · Henry Green
- If You Could See What I Hear · Porky Sullivan
- Double Negative · The Walker
- Ein Professor geht aufs Ganze · Critchett Sr.
- Ein irres Paar · 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 · Selbst
- The Lady from the Sea · A Stranger