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Anne Reid MBE (born 28 May 1935) is a British stage, film and television actress, known for her roles as Valerie Barlow in the soap opera Coronation Street (1961–1971); Jean in the sitcom dinnerladies (1998–2000); and her role as Celia Dawson in Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020) for which she was nominated for the British Academy ...
Apr 19, 2022 · Anne Reid MBE was born on May 28, 1935 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. She is an actress best known for her role in Coronation Street as Valerie Barlow. Anne has been recognised in the ...
Jul 17, 2023 · Who is Anne Reid married to? Anne got married to Coronation Street producer and writer Peter Eckersley in May 1971. The couple were married for a total of 10 years before Peter died in 1981.
Her first work in television involved sketches with Benny Hill but gave up acting in 1974 before returning in 1986 eventually making her name in the part of Valerie Barlow in the television soap Coronation Street.
- May 28, 1935
Her first work in television involved sketches with Benny Hill but gave up acting in 1974 before returning in 1986 eventually making her name in the part of Valerie Barlow in the television soap Coronation Street.
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Anne Reid (born 28 May 1935) is an English actress who played Valerie Barlow from 1961 to 1971. Anne joined the show in 1961, with Valerie making her first appearance in August 1961.
Anne Reid, star of The Sixth Commandment who played Valerie Barlow on Coronation Street, has said people thought she was "downmarket" for doing the soap.
