Kate Reid

Daphne Katherine Reid (4 November 1930 – 27 March 1993) was a Canadian actress, whose career spanned over 50 years on both stage and screen. She was described by the book Inspiring Women: A Celebration of Herstory as "the finest actress ever developed in Canada".

Early life and education Reid was born on 4 November 1930 in London, England, the daughter of Canadian parents Walter Clarke Reid, a retired colonel of the Bengal Lancers in the Indian Army, and his wife Helen Isabel (née Moore). While Reid was still a toddler, she and her family moved back to Canada and settled in Oakville, Ontario. and then studied acting at the Royal Conservatory of Music. She also co-starred as Lil Trotter on Dallas, between seasons six and nine.

In 1985, she reprised her role as Linda in the CBS television version of Death of a Salesman, alongside the other stars of the '84 Broadway revival. The film won three Emmys, and Reid received her second Golden Globe nomination, for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film

Honours In 1974, Reid was acclaimed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

She received honorary degrees from York University (1970) and the University of Toronto (1989).

She had lifetime achievement ACTRA and Dora Awards. In 1988, she received the Earle Grey Award from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.

Personal life Both of Reid's marriages, to Michael Sadlier and Austin Willis, ended in divorce. She had two children with Willis, Reid and Robin.

Death Reid died of brain cancer in Stratford, Ontario, aged 62, in 1993. 1985 Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television Death of a Salesman Grammy Awards 1964 Best Documentary, Spoken Word or Drama Recording (Other Than Comedy) Dylan

Primetime Emmy Awards 1963 Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actress Hallmark Hall of Fame

1964 Best Supporting or Featured Actress in a Play Dylan

1966 Best Leading Actress in a Play Slapstick Tragedy