Anne Reid MBE is an English stage, film and television actress best known for her reoccurring role as Valerie Barlow in CORONATION STREET. She has also starred in many acclaimed series including DINNERLADIES, UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS, LADIES OF LETTERS and LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX, for which she was nominated for a BAFTA.

Her film credits include THE MOTHER, HOT FUZZ, KAELIDOSCOPE and THE SNOWMAN.