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Noah Nicholas Reid (born May 29, 1987) is a Canadian voice, stage, and screen actor; and musician. He has performed in several films and television series, including '' Franklin'' and the CBC comedy ''
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''. In 2016, he received a
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nomination for Best Original Song for his work in the feature film ''
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''. In 2019, he received a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his work on ''Schitt's Creek''.


Early life

Reid was born and raised in
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,
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. The son of visual artists, he became involved in theatre around age six and regularly attended productions with his family throughout his childhood. He attended Etobicoke School of the Arts and is a 2008 graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada.


Career

Starting as a child actor, Reid did extensive voice work for Canadian and American children's television and was the original voice of the title character in '' Franklin'' from 1997 to 2004. While at Etobicoke School of the Arts, he co-starred in '' Strange Days at Blake Holsey High'' (2002–2006). In 2005, Reid played Darrell Fox in the made-for-television movie '' Terry'', dramatizing
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's historic run for cancer research. In 2007, he appeared in the '' Naturally, Sadie'' episode " As the Whirly Turns". In 2009, he guest-starred in the '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' episode " Danger Zone". Reid's first leading role in a feature film was Farley Gordon in '' Score: A Hockey Musical'', which premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. He then played several guest roles on television, including in the police drama '' Rookie Blue'' (2012, the project on which he met future wife Clare Stone) and the drama series '' Cracked'' (2013). In 2013, he also starred in the CW web series '' Backpackers''. In 2015, Reid appeared briefly in the first episode of Annie Murphy's CBC television series ''
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''. That year, he played the lead role in the
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'', which was canceled after one season. In 2016, Reid was nominated for a
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for Best Original Song for his work in the feature film ''
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'' (2015), in which he also starred. He also released a self-produced full-length original album, ''Songs From a Broken Chair''. In 2017, Reid played the recurring role of Patrick in the third season of the CBC series ''
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''. That year, he was also cast in the independent film '' Cardinals'' opposite Sheila McCarthy, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. In 2018, Reid was promoted to a series regular on ''Schitt's Creek'', beginning with its fourth season. He also performed in a production of ''
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'' at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto. He appeared in the films '' Buffaloed'' and ''
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'', both released in February 2020. Also in February, Reid embarked on a sold-out tour across North America to support his then-upcoming second album. However, two-thirds of the original dates had to be indefinitely postponed due to the
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. The album, ''Gemini'', was released on May 29, 2020; the album's cover alluded to Reid's dual status as a musician and actor by depicting a
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statuette. Reid made his Broadway debut in April 2022, joining the original Broadway cast of
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's '' The Minutes'', and released his third album, ''Adjustments'', in June 2022.


Personal life

Reid announced his engagement to former actress Clare Stone on December 31, 2018. They were married on July 25, 2020, and their first child, a son, was born in late summer 2022. Reid is a dual Canada-US citizen.


Discography


Albums


Singles


Theatre


Filmography


Awards and nominations


References


External links


Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Reid, Noah 1987 births Living people 20th-century Canadian male actors 20th-century Canadian male musicians 21st-century Canadian male actors 21st-century Canadian male musicians Canadian male child actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Canadian people of American descent Canadian people of Bulgarian descent Male actors from Toronto Musicians from Toronto National Theatre School of Canada alumni Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Canadian Screen Award winners