Noah Reid

Noah Nicholas Reid is a Canadian-American actor and musician best known for playing Patrick Brewer on the CBC comedy Schitt's Creek. His performance earned him a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast. Reid also maintains an active music career, having released three studio albums and an EP, with over 180 million streams worldwide. As of 2026, he continues to work in both television and theatre, having made his Broadway debut in 2024. [edit]

Reid grew up in Toronto, the son of visual artists, and was drawn to performance from an early age. He started piano lessons as a child and entered the annual Kiwanis songwriting competitions, where he enjoyed making up songs at the keyboard. At age eight, he landed his first professional stage role as Chip in the Toronto production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. That experience opened doors to voice-over work and television roles. He attended Etobicoke School of the Arts and later graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 2008. During his formative years, he performed at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and Toronto's Soulpepper theatre, building a solid foundation in classical and contemporary theatre. At age nine, he began voicing the title character in the animated series Franklin, which ran from 1997 to 2004 and made him a familiar voice to Canadian children. [edit]

After graduating, Reid appeared in the 2010 musical film Score: A Hockey Musical opposite Olivia Newton-John and in the 2012 Julian Fellowes-penned Titanic miniseries. He starred in the web comedy Backpackers from 2013 to 2015 and later that year was cast in the short-lived ABC comedy Kevin From Work. In 2015, he met musician Matthew Barber at an event in Stratford, Ontario; Barber convinced Reid to record his debut album. Reid released Songs from a Broken Chair in 2016, recorded in just two days. That same year, he joined Schitt's Creek in its third season as Patrick Brewer, a role that became his breakout. His performance of Tina Turner's 'Simply the Best' on the show became a signature moment. Schitt's Creek concluded in 2020 after six seasons, winning nine Primetime Emmy Awards. Reid released his second album Gemini on his 33rd birthday in 2020 and his third album Adjustments in 2022. He starred as Billy Tillerson in Amazon's Outer Range opposite Josh Brolin and made his Broadway debut in 2024 in Tracy Letts' The Minutes. [edit]

Reid is widely perceived as a gentle, earnest performer, both in his acting and music. His portrayal of Patrick Brewer on Schitt's Creek resonated with audiences for its warmth and authenticity. Critics describe his music as intimate and emotionally honest, with a vocal style that is polished but slightly 'rusted over.' He is seen as a versatile artist who balances two careers without one overshadowing the other. His social media presence is understated, consistent with his low-key public persona. [edit]

Noah Reid currently holds no placement in the iFANN Global Top 1,000 rankings or any scope-specific top lists as of August 2026. The iFANN evaluation confirms his status as a recognized cultural figure without assigning a numeric rank at this moment. His influence remains deeply rooted in the dedicated community surrounding his role as Patrick Brewer on Schitt's Creek rather than a global celebrity metric. Fans identify primarily through the show's legacy, often grouping under the collective banner of "Schitt's Creek Fans" while maintaining a distinct sub-segment for his solo music career. This dual devotion drives a unique ritual where audiences stream his albums like Adjustments and attend intimate live tours alongside re-watching his television work. The fanbase organizes heavily on social platforms using hashtags like #NoahReid and #PatrickBrewer to celebrate inside jokes about his character's fashion and romantic arcs. While no single official name defines his specific followers, the group is known for its charitable initiatives tied to the show's themes of inclusivity. Their impact was instrumental in the series' viral resurgence on Netflix, fueling award sweeps that included Reid's SAG Award win. He engages directly with this audience through his professional yet accessible Instagram presence, often meeting them at conventions and tour stops in cities like Boston and New York. Recent developments, including his Broadway debut in Santé and upcoming roles in Yaga, continue to draw the crowd, blending his theatrical roots with his musical storytelling to keep the community engaged.[edit]

Reid provided the original voice of Franklin the Turtle in the animated series Franklin from 1997 to 2004. His debut album Songs from a Broken Chair was recorded in just two days. He wrote his third album Adjustments during a transitional period that included getting married, the end of Schitt's Creek, and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. He holds dual Canadian-American citizenship. His nickname 'olreid' is used across his social media handles. A defining legend of his career involves his performance of the Canadian National Anthem, "O Canada," ahead of Game 7 of the World Series, an event that cemented his status as a national treasure across both sports and entertainment circles. Before his global breakout, he starred as Sean Cullen in the cult classic film Score: A Hockey Musical, a project that fans now view as the origin story of his musical talents. More recently, lore has emerged around his transition into dark fantasy with the Crave original series Yaga, where he plays a private investigator named Rapp alongside Carrie-Anne Moss. His Broadway debut in the play Santé marked another significant chapter, attended by fellow cast member Dan Levy, signaling a new era for the actor beyond his iconic television role.[edit]

Reid was raised in Toronto by parents who are both visual artists. He is of Bulgarian and American descent. He married actress Clare Stone in a small, socially distanced ceremony on a beach overlooking Lake Huron in 2020. The couple have a son named Theodore, born in 2022. They split their time between Toronto and Los Angeles. [edit]

Reid worked closely with Daniel Levy, who created Schitt's Creek and played David Rose, Patrick Brewer's love interest. Matthew Barber, a Juno Award-nominated musician, produced all three of Reid's studio albums. Reid co-starred with Josh Brolin in Amazon's Outer Range and performed in Tracy Letts' play The Minutes on Broadway. [edit]

Reid married actress Clare Stone in 2020 in a small, socially distanced ceremony on a beach overlooking Lake Huron. Stone is known for roles in The Elephant Princess and Saving Hope. The couple have one son, Theodore, born in 2022. As of 2026, Reid remains married to Stone and they reside together with their child. [edit]

iFANN currently estimates Noah Reid's net worth at $5 Million as of 2026. This financial standing is supported by his acting salaries from major projects including Schitt's Creek, Outer Range, and his recent Broadway debut in The Minutes. Additional revenue streams include his music career, which generates income through album sales, streaming revenue, and touring. While specific financial details are not publicly disclosed, his consistent work in television, film, and theatre, combined with a growing music catalog, supports this estimate. The valuation reflects his dual success in performing arts and his ability to maintain relevance across different mediums without one overshadowing the other.[edit]

Reid won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy for Schitt's Creek in 2019. As part of the ensemble, he received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2020. [edit]