Quick Facts
Born:
1963-01-01
Birthplace:
Islington, London, England
Credits:
11 Total Roles
Katharine Schlesinger
Acting
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Biography
British actress best known for playing Anne Frank in a 1987 4 part BBC adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank, and as Jane Austen's heroine Catherine Moreland in a BBC film version of Northanger Abbey opposite Peter Firth. Other roles include Susie in Kathy Staff sitcom No Frills (1988), the evil Gwendolyn in 1989 Doctor Who serial Ghost Light and actress-turned minicab driver Sue-Lyn in drama Rides (1992-1993) She was the niece of director John Schlesinger and now teaches drama for children in North London.
Known For
Silent Witness
Dr. Annabelle Evans
Madame Sousatzka
Piano Student
Young Catherine
Elizabeth Vorontsova
The Tale of Sweeney Todd
Lucy
Simon Magus
Askha
In the Beginning
Miriam
Northanger Abbey
Catherine Morland
Doctor Who: Ghost Light
Gwendoline
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Remembers… TV | Self |
| 2000 | In the Beginning TV | Miriam |
| 1999 | Simon Magus MOVIE | Askha |
| 1998 | The Tale of Sweeney Todd MOVIE | Lucy |
| 1996 | Silent Witness TV | Dr. Annabelle Evans |
| 1992 | Rides TV | Self |
| 1991 | Young Catherine TV | Elizabeth Vorontsova |
| 1989 | Doctor Who: Ghost Light MOVIE | Gwendoline |
| 1988 | Madame Sousatzka MOVIE | Piano Student |
| 1987 | Northanger Abbey MOVIE | Catherine Morland |