Famous People with Name Douglas

Douglas "Doug" Griffiths            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Douglas "Doug" Griffiths: is a Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright as a Progressive Conservative. He was a candidate for the leadership of the PC Party in the 2011 leadership election.

Douglas Alan "Doug" Horner            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Douglas Alan "Doug" Horner: is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He was a candidate for the leadership of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party in its 2011 leadership election, placing third. He retained the position in cabinet shuffle on January 13, 2010, and was also appointed to the position of Deputy Premier. He was first elected in the 2001 provincial election. He became the province's Minister of Agriculture in 2004 under Premier Ralph Klein.

Douglas Donald Everett            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Douglas Donald Everett: is a Canadian automobile dealer, lawyer, and retired Senator.In 1966, he was appointed to the Senate representing the senatorial division of Fort Rouge, Manitoba. In 1969, he promoted a bill addressing the production and conservation of oil and gas in Canada's north.

Douglas Ross Belsher            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Douglas Ross Belsher: was a Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons. His career included managing Eaton's stores at various British Columbia locations. He represented the British Columbia riding of Fraser Valley East where he was first elected in the 1984 federal election and re-elected in 1988, therefore becoming a member in the 33rd and 34th Canadian Parliaments. Belsher left federal politics in the 1993 federal election when he was defeated by Chuck Strahl of the Reform party.

Douglas Jung            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Douglas Jung: was the first Chinese Canadian Member of Parliament (MP) in the Canadian House of Commons. Douglas Jung joined the Progressive Conservative Party in the early 1950s. He had vowed not to join the Liberal Party of Canada because of its racist legislation against Chinese in the past. Jung was elected as an MP in 1957, representing the riding of Vancouver Centre, under the John Diefenbaker government. In his maiden speech in the House of Commons, he urged Canada to take a leading role in serving as a bridge to the Pacific Rim countries.

Bruce Douglas            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Bruce Douglas: is a retired American professional basketball player. A 6'3" guard, he played varsity basketball for Quincy Senior High School four years, and was a four-year starter at the University of Illinois. He also briefly played professionally with the Sacramento Kings and in the CBA.

Kirk Douglas            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Kirk Douglas: is an Academy Award-winning American actor and film producer known for his cleft chin, his gravelly voice and his recurring roles as the kinds of characters Douglas himself once described as "sons of bitches". He is also father to Hollywood actor and prod

Sherman Douglas            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Sherman Douglas: is a retired American professional basketball player from Syracuse University who played for the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, New Jersey Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers from 1989 to 2001. Douglas was the Heat's first starting point guard. Although he was only a second-round draft choice in 1989, his strong campaign (14.3 ppg and 7.6 apg) earned him a spot on the NBA's All-Rookie First Team. He bettered that campaign in 1990-91, when he led the Heat in scoring (18.5) and assists (8.5) and was named the team's most valuable player.

Kent Douglas            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Kent Douglas: is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman and coach. He is best remembered for winning the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year in the 1962–63 NHL season, when he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Michael Kirk Douglas            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Michael Kirk Douglas: is an American actor and producer, primarily in movies and television. Douglas's first television exposure was that of Karl Malden's young college-educated partner, Insp. Steve Keller, in the popular 1970s crime drama, The Streets of San Francisco, a role he played from 1972 to 1976