Famous Graves - Kate Reid - Stratford, On.

The renowned actress Kate Reid, a London England-born talent who made Canada her home from an early age, rests in a place befitting her significant contributions to the arts: God's Holy Acre in Stratford, Ontario.

​This tranquil setting is particularly poignant as it is within the city where she ultimately passed away from a brain tumor in 1993 at the age of 62, and is deeply connected to the Stratford Festival, where she had many notable stage triumphs. Having received her early education at Toronto's Havergal College and later studying acting at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Reid's prolific career spanned nearly four decades across Canadian and American stages, film, and television.

Her dedication to her craft is perhaps best summarized by her famous quote: "Acting is not being emotional, but being able to express emotion." She leaves a legacy of powerful performances and numerous honors, including being named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1974.

Kate Reid: Select Film and Acting Credits

​Film Credits

​The Andromeda Strain

​Sweet Hearts Dance

​A Delicate Balance

​The Best Damn Fiddler from Calabogie to Kalabar

​This Property Is Condemned

​Television Credits

​Played Aunt Lil on Dallas

​Episode appearances on Columbo

​Episode appearances on Scarecrow and Mrs. King

​Notable Stage Roles

​Lady Macbeth in Macbeth

​Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

​Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew

​Select Honors

​Officer of the Order of Canada (1974)

​ACTRA Award (1980)

​Dora Mavor Moore Award (1981)

​Earle Grey Award (1988)

​Honorary degrees from York University (1970) and the University of Toronto (1989)