Katy Manning
Birthday: 1949-10-14 | Place of Birth: Guildford, Surrey, EnglandCatherine 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
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2025
2023
Doctor Who: Defenders of Earth!
as Jo Jones
2023
Jon, The Man Who Was Doctor Who
as Self
2020
Farewell, Sarah Jane
as Jo Jones
2020
Doctor Who: Return of the Autons
as Jo Jones
2020
Convention Culture
as Self
2019
Doctor Who: Hello Boys!
as Jo Jones
2014
Evil Never Dies
as Susan Payne
2011
Oakie's Outback Adventures
as Oakie
2011
Life on Earth
as Self
2011
The Doctor's Moriarty
as Self
2010
Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2
as Jo Grant (archive footage)
2005
Doctor Who: A New Dimension
as Self
