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Katy Manning

Acting Born Oct 14, 1949 Guildford, Surrey, England 24 credits

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.

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Known for

Film

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

as Jo Grant

Full filmography

  • Doctor Who (1963) as Jo Grant
  • The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007) as Jo Jones
  • Doctor Who Confidential (2005)
  • Softly, Softly (1966)
  • Target (1977) as Joanne
  • Tales of the Tardis (2023) as Jo Jones
  • Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa (2018) as Self
  • Armchair Theatre (1956) as Anna
  • The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013) as Self
  • Frog Dreaming (1986) as Mrs. Cannon
  • Gloria's House (2000) as Gloria Nit
  • Don't Just Lie There, Say Something! (1973) as Damina
  • Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2 (2010) as Jo Grant (archive footage)
  • Hello Sailor! (2008)
  • Jeepers Creepers (2020) as Self - Fantasy Lover (voice)
  • Run For Your Wife (2012) as Exercising Woman
  • Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil (1971) as Jo Grant
  • Eskimo Nell (1975) as Hermione Longhorn
  • Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks (1984) as Jo Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks (1972) as Jo Grant
  • Doctor Who: Carnival of Monsters (1973) as Jo Grant
  • Doctor Who: The Dæmons (1971) as Jo Grant
  • Doctor Who: The Green Death (1973) as Jo Grant
  • The Ties That Bind Us (2008) as Jo Grant (archive footage)