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Beryl Elizabeth Reid OBE (17 June 1919 – 13 October 1996) was a British actress. She won the 1967 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for The Killing of Sister George, the 1980 Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance for Born in the Gardens, and the 1982 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for Smiley's People.
Beryl Reid. Actress: The Killing of Sister George. Beryl Reid was the daughter of Scottish parents and grew up in industrial Manchester, England. She left home at the age of 16 to go and work in a shop. She lasted 6 weeks.
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- Hereford, Herefordshire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Oct 14, 2020 · Beryl Reid, who has died, aged 76, was a much loved character actress who comparatively late in life brought the techniques and attack of a stand-up comic to a wide variety of straight plays.
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Beryl Reid. Actress: The Killing of Sister George. Beryl Reid was the daughter of Scottish parents and grew up in industrial Manchester, England. She left home at the age of 16 to go and work in a shop. She lasted 6 weeks.
- June 17, 1919
- October 13, 1996
Oct 15, 1996 · Beryl Reid, the versatile British character actress who won a Tony Award in 1967 for her performance in ''The Killing of Sister George'' and was one of the most popular stars on the London...
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Beryl Elizabeth Reid, actress: born Hereford 17 June 1919; OBE 1986; married 1950 Bill Worsley (marriage dissolved), 1954 Derek Franklin (marriage dissolved); died 13 October 1996. As the...
Apr 8, 2024 · Published on April 8th, 2024. Written by Brian Slade for Television Heaven. She began her career as a comedienne but her legacy endures as a gifted and much loved character actress who left an indelible mark on stage, screen, and radio.
