Person file · Acting
Katy Manning
Born 1949-10-14Guildford, Surrey, England
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Go Figure: More Than A Toy StorySelfThe Doctor Who Escape Room: Team Third DoctorSelfTime and Atlantis: Chronicling The Time MonsterRoleDoctor Who: Defenders of Earth!Jo JonesDoctor Who: Return of the AutonsJo JonesJeepers CreepersSelf - Fantasy Lover (voice)Convention CultureSelfFarewell, Sarah JaneJo JonesDoctor Who and the Third ManRoleThe Doctors: Heroes!RoleDoctor Who: Hello Boys!Jo JonesThe Power of One CoinCassieThe Doctors: The Jon Pertwee YearsRoleEvil Never DiesSusan PayneThe Five(ish) Doctors RebootSelfA Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon PertweeRoleAxon Stations!RoleTales of Television CentreSelfRun For Your WifeExercising WomanIMC Needs You!RoleOakie's Outback AdventuresOakieLife on EarthSelfThe Doctor's MoriartySelfMy Sarah Jane: A Tribute to Elisabeth SladenSelf