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My Take
Anne Reid is my idea of an actor who simply refuses to fade. From young Valerie in Coronation Street to dinnerladies to Last Tango in Halifax, she has quietly built one of British television's longest, most textured careers, capped by becoming a Commander of the Order of the British Empire at nearly ninety. What impresses me most is how she seems to ripen with age rather than diminish, finding richer, braver roles late in life, including a tender study of love among the elderly. She makes longevity look like an art form, and I admire the stubborn, unflashy craft that carried her there for so long.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anne Reid
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・リード
- Reading
- あん・りーど
- Born
- May 28, 1935 (age 91)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
- 2004 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actress of the Year
- 2024 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anne Reid born?
Born May 28, 1935 (age 91).
Where is Anne Reid from?
Anne Reid is from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
What does Anne Reid do?
Anne Reid works as actor, film actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.