Tommy Douglas
Actor · 1904 – 1986 · Falkirk, Scotland, UK
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.
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Movie9.5DocumentaryThis feature documentary traces the political career of T.C. (Tommy) Douglas, former premier of Saskatchewan and leader of the New Democratic Party, who was voted the Greatest Canadian in 2004 for his devotion to social causes, his charm and his powers of persuasion. Known as the "Father of Medicare," this one-time champion boxer and fiery preacher entered politics in the 1930s and never looked back.
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986 · 2 votes