About Trevor Reid
Lived 1908 – 1965 (aged 57). Trevor Reid was a British actor and television actor.
Trevor Reid (25 January 190816 April 1965) was an English actor. He was born in Liverpool, the son of David Reid and Grace Adelaide (née Thomas) at 25 Cheltenham Avenue near to Sefton Park. After leaving school he worked for four years at the Liverpool Cotton Exchange, then joined the Liverpool Playhouse company in 1929 where he stayed for two seasons under the direction of William Armstrong. He served with the Royal Artillery in the Second World War and after discharge resumed his acting career. He acted in 47 films from 1938 to 1965. He died at age 57 in London.
Selected filmography
Dangerous Cargo (1954) - Watson Meet Mr. Callaghan (1954) - Det. Inspector Gringall Delayed Action (1954) - Goodman (uncredited) Radio Cab Murder (1954) - Commissioner The Gilded Cage (1955) - Inspector Brace The Hornet's Nest (1955) - Detective Sergeant Filson The Narrowing Circle (1956) -Inspector 'Dumb' Crambo Private's Progress (1956) - Adjutant (uncredited) Bond of Fear (1956) - Dover Police Inspector Behind the Headlines (1956) - Bunting Satellite in the Sky (1956) - Simmons - Technician (uncredited) How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957) - Inspector Harris A Question of Adultery (1958) - Reporter (uncredited) Bobbikins (1959) - Cavendish (uncredited) Piccadilly Third Stop (1960) - Bride's Father Strip Tease Murder (1961) - Inspector Forbes Mary Had a Little... (1961) - Dr. Liversidge Dangerous Afternoon (1961) - Inspector Craven The Longest Day (1962) - General Sir Bernard L. Montgomery (uncredited) The Fast Lady (1962) - Examiner Tomorrow at Ten (1963) - Q detective Night Train to Paris (1964) - Policeman on train Walk a Tightrope (1964) - Inspector MacMitchell (final film role)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Trevor Reid?
British actor (1908–1965)
When was Trevor Reid born?
Trevor Reid was born on 25 January 1908 in Liverpool.
When did Trevor Reid die?
Trevor Reid died on 19 April 1965 in England, London.
What was Trevor Reid's occupation?
Trevor Reid was an actor and television actor.
What nationality was Trevor Reid?
Trevor Reid was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Trevor Reid. https://biography.guide/trevor-reid-actor/
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