Sheila Reid | |
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Born |
Bridge of Weir, Glasgow, Scotland |
21 December 1937
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1960–present |
Notable work | Benidorm |
Spouse(s) |
Julian Curry Terry Bullen (2008–) |
Sheila Reid (born 21 December 1937) is a Scottish actress, best known for her performance as Madge Harvey in ITV's sitcom Benidorm. She was one of the longest serving characters on the show.
Reid was educated at Moreton Hall School, a boarding independent school for girls, near the market town of Oswestry in Shropshire, in central England.
Reid has had a long and distinguished career in theatre, film and television. She worked with Laurence Olivier at The Royal National Theatre in London. She is one of Britain's best loved actresses.
On 27 November 1960, she appeared in ITV drama anthology series Armchair Theatre as Assistant Librarian in the episode 'Mr Nobody'.
On 11 July 1962, she appeared in ITV drama anthology series Tales of Mystery as Jessica in the episode 'Chinese Magic'.
On 29 January 1964, she appeared in BBC One's drama series Z Cars as Maureen Stringfellow in the episode 'A Stroll Along the Sands'.
On 2 June 1964, she appeared in ITV drama anthology series Love Story as Miss Watson in the episode 'The Wooing of Miss Watson'. Two years later, Reid re-appeared in the series, but was only credited as 'The Girl' in the episode 'Dead Set at Dream Boy' which aired on 25 July 1966.
On 7 May 1966, she appeared in ITV drama anthology series Knock on Any Door as Sue Burton in the episode 'Sunday in Prospective'.