Alex Reid
Biography
Alex Reid is a British actress born in Penzance, Cornwall, UK. She trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Reid's known credits include roles in various television shows and films. She portrayed the character of Sally in the E4 series Misfits and Captain Caroline Walshe in the first two seasons of ITV's SAS drama Ultimate Force. Reid also appeared in the 2001 film Arachnid, 2005's The Descent, and Guinea Pigs. She reprised her role in The Descent Part 2 for a cameo. Reid's acting career spans multiple projects, with a total of 34 known credits.
Career overview
Alex Reid is a British actress born in Penzance, Cornwall, UK. She trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Reid's acting credits include a role in the 2001 film Arachnid, where she portrayed the character of Mercer. She also appeared in the 2005 film The Descent, playing the character of Beth O'Brien.
In addition to her film work, Reid has appeared in several television shows. She portrayed the character of Sally in the E4 series Misfits. Reid also played the role of Captain Caroline Walshe in the first two seasons of the ITV drama Ultimate Force.
Reid reprised her role as Beth O'Brien in The Descent Part 2, appearing in a cameo. Her acting career spans multiple film and television projects, with a total of 34 known credits.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- The Undeclared War (2022) as Colonel Pauline Keele
- The Princess (2022) as The Queen
- Unorthodox (2020) as Leah Mandelbaum Schwartz
- The Bellwether (2020)
- Eye Contact (2018) First Assistant Director
- A Beautiful Death (2018) as Catherine Beaumont
- Urn (2018) as Daughter
- I Am Soldier (2014) as Dawn
- The Facility (2012) as Joni Stevens
- The Michael Ball Show (2010) as Self
- Katie and Alex: For Better for Worse (2010)
- Misfits (2009) as Sally
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- The Descent: Part 2 (2009) as Beth O'Brien
- Katie (2009)
- One Hundred Mornings (2009) as Hannah
- Love Me Still (2008) as Gemma Ronson
- The Midnight Drives (2007) as Sophie
- Speed Dating (2007) as Young Woman
- Jetsam (2007) as Grace
- Life on Mars (2006) as Layla Dylan
- Sorted (2006) as Pippa
- Wilderness (2006) as Louise
- The Descent (2005) as Beth
- The Descent: Beneath the Scenes (2005) as Self
- The Government Inspector (2005) as Claire
- The Honeymooners (2004) as Claire
- Ultimate Force (2002)
- Big Brother's Little Brother (2001) as Self
- As If (2001) as Melanie
- Last Orders (2001) as Young Pam
- Arachnid (2001) as Mercer
- Relic Hunter (1999) as Simone
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alex Reid best known for?
Alex Reid is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Undeclared War (2022), The Princess (2022), Unorthodox (2020), Suits LA (2025).
When and where was Alex Reid born?
Alex Reid was born on December 23, 1980 in Penzance, Cornwall, UK.
How many credits does Alex Reid have?
Alex Reid has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2022.
What is Alex Reid's background in cinema and television?
Alex Reid is a British actress born in Penzance, Cornwall, UK. She trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Reid's known credits include roles in various television shows and films. She portrayed the character of Sally in the E4 series Misfits and Captain Caroline Walshe in the first two seasons of ITV's ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Life on Mars (2006) as Layla Dylan — aged about 25
- Unorthodox (2020) as Leah Mandelbaum Schwartz — aged about 39
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self — aged about 12
- Misfits (2009) as Sally — aged about 28
- The Descent (2005) as Beth — aged about 24
- The Princess (2022) as The Queen — aged about 41
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