Portrait of Katy Manning

Katy Manning

Acting

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.

Born: October 14, 1949

Place of Birth: Guildford, Surrey, England

Filmography

2023
2020
Jeepers Creepers

as Self - Fantasy Lover (voice)

2020
2014
Evil Never Dies

as Susan Payne

2012
Run For Your Wife

as Exercising Woman

2011
2010
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2

as Jo Grant (archive footage)

2008
The Ties That Bind Us

as Jo Grant (archive footage)

2006
When Darkness Falls

as Miss Harrington

2000
Gloria's House

as Gloria Nit

2000
Easter in Bunnyland

as Cosmo Mouse (voice)

1999
D4 The Trojan Dog

as Cosmo Mouse (voice)

1998
1993
Police 5: The Master

as Jo Grant (archive footage)

1986
Frog Dreaming

as Mrs. Cannon

1984
1984
Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks

as Jo Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)

1977
Target

as Joanne

1975
Eskimo Nell

as Hermione Longhorn

1963
Doctor Who

as Jo Grant