Tommy Douglas

Tommy Douglas

Thomas Clement Douglas PC CC SOM was a Scottish-born Canadian politician who served as the seventh premier of Saskatchewan from 1944 to 1961 and leader of the New Democratic Party from 1961 to 1971. He is perhaps best remembered as the "father of Medicare," and in 2004 was chosen as "The Greatest Canadian", based on a Canada-wide, CBC viewer-supported survey. He is the father of Shirley Douglas, father-in-law of Donald Sutherland, and grandfather of Kiefer Sutherland, all famous actors.

  • Title: Tommy Douglas
  • Popularity: 0.0071
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1904-10-20
  • Place of Birth: Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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Tommy Douglas Movies

  • 1986
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    Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

    Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

    10 1986 HD

    This feature documentary traces the political career of T.C. (Tommy) Douglas, former premier of Saskatchewan and leader of the New Democratic Party,...

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