Kate Reid

Daphne Katherine Reid, known as Kate Reid, (4 November 1930 – 27 March 1993) was an acclaimed Canadian actress, whose remarkable career spanned over fifty years and included hundreds of roles across both stage and screen. She was described by the book Inspiring Women: A Celebration of Herstory as the finest actress ever developed in Canada. Born in England and raised in Ontario, Reid illustriously performed with the Stratford Festival, moving on to make her Broadway debut as Martha in the matinee cast of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? She went on to earn nominations for two Tony Awards, Best Featured Actress in a Play for Dylan and Best Actress in a Play for Slapstick Tragedy. On screen, Reid won the Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Louis Malle's Atlantic City (1980). She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her roles in A Delicate Balance (1973), and Death of a Salesman (1985). Reid played major roles at the Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival and on Broadway, showcasing her versatile talent. She moved to the big screen, making her film debut with NFB short Farewell Oak Street before moving on to feature in several other films. She was lauded for her primetime performance as Queen Victoria in the television drama Invincible Mr. Disraeli (1963). She also co-starred as Lil Trotter on Dallas, between seasons 6 and 9.