Quick Facts
Born:
1949-10-14
Birthplace:
Guildford, Surrey, England
Credits:
69 Total Roles
Katy Manning
Acting
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Biography
Catherine Ann "Katy" Manning (born 14 October 1946) is a British actress. Although she has made many appearances on both screen and stage, Manning is best known for her part as the companion Jo Grant in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. Manning initially played the role regularly from 1971 to 1973 but also reprised the role in the Doctor Who spin-off The 'Sarah Jane Adventures' in 2010, and 'Power Of The Doctor' in 2022. She is also well known for voicing Iris Wildthyme in the audio series 'Iris Wildthyme' for Big Finish Productions since 2005.
Known For
Doctor Who
Jo Grant
The Sarah Jane Adventures
Jo Jones
The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
Self
Frog Dreaming
Mrs. Cannon
Doctor Who Confidential
Self
Eskimo Nell
Hermione Longhorn
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2
Jo Grant (archive footage)
Doctor Who: The Three Doctors
Jo Grant
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Doctor Who Escape Room: Team Third Doctor MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Tales of the Tardis TV | Jo Jones |
| 2023 | Jon, The Man Who Was Doctor Who MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Time and Atlantis: Chronicling The Time Monster MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Doctor Who: Defenders of Earth! MOVIE | Jo Jones |
| 2020 | Doctor Who: Return of the Autons MOVIE | Jo Jones |
| 2020 | Jeepers Creepers MOVIE | Self - Fantasy Lover (voice) |
| 2020 | Convention Culture MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Farewell, Sarah Jane MOVIE | Jo Jones |
| 2019 | Doctor Who and the Third Man MOVIE | Self |