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Sarah Douglas

Born
Dec 12, 1952age 73
height
5'9" (or 175 cm)
nationality
British

Biography

About Sarah Douglas

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Sarah Douglas is a tall, commanding presence, standing at 5'9" with brown hair and hazel eyes. The 73-year-old British actress has built a career that spans over five decades, moving effortlessly between cinema, television, and stage. She first caught the public's eye as Ursa in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), a role she landed after beating out 600 other actresses. In 1984, she played another fantasy villainess, the evil Queen Taramis in Conan the Destroyer. That same year, she starred in the television miniseries V: The Final Battle as a character named Pamela.

Douglas has remained a familiar face on both sides of the Atlantic. Her most prominent television role is Pamela Lynch on the primetime soap opera Falcon Crest, which she played for two seasons from 1983 to 1985. She also made guest appearances in beloved series like The Professionals, Magnum, P.I., and Remington Steele. In the 1990s, she returned to science fiction, appearing in Babylon 5 and Stargate SG-1. Her genre film credits include The Return of Swamp Thing, Puppet Master III, and Return of the Living Dead 3. She also lent her voice to animated shows like Superman: The Animated Series and Batman of the Future.

Douglas has shown remarkable range throughout her career. In 2003, she toured the UK in a production of Hamlet with Emily Lloyd. The next year, she starred in the West End play Roast Beef as Clytemnestra. She has worked extensively in audio dramas, including Sapphire and Steel with David Warner, and in 2012, she recorded an audiobook of Trudi Canavan's Age of the Five trilogy. She voiced characters in the Doctor Who video game series and appeared in the Netflix film A Christmas Prince (2017), later reprising her role in the sequels. In 2018, she joined the cast of Supergirl as Jinda Kol Rozz. Even at 73, she remains active in the industry, a true testament to her enduring talent.

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Birthplace
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Weight
154 lbs (or 70 kg)
Measurements
33–25–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.74
Bra/Cup Size
B

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What is Sarah Douglas's most notable role?

She is widely known for playing Ursa in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980), as well as Pamela Lynch on Falcon Crest.

Did Sarah Douglas beat many other actresses for her first major role?

Yes, she auditioned against 600 actresses to win the part of Ursa in Superman.

Has Sarah Douglas appeared in any Netflix productions?

Yes, she played Mrs Averill in A Christmas Prince and its sequels.

Does Sarah Douglas have a history with animated series?

Yes, she voiced characters in several animated shows, including Iron Man and Batman of the Future.

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