Sheila Reid

Sheila Reid (born 21 December 1937) is a Scottish actress known for her role as Madge Harvey in the ITV sitcom Benidorm (2007–2016). She began her career as an original member of the Royal National Theatre in 1963 and appeared in the National's 1965 film adaptation of Othello alongside Laurence Olivier. Reid's film credits include Brazil (1985), The Winter Guest (1997), and Containment (2015). Born in Glasgow, Reid grew up in Bridge of Weir before her family moved to India due to her father's army career. She attended Moreton Hall School and later returned for a special reunion in 2014. With a notable career in theatre, film, and television, Reid has worked with renowned figures such as Laurence Olivier, Ingmar Bergman, and Elliott Gould.More