
Katy Manning
Known For
Acting
Born
1949-10-14 in Guildford, Surrey, England
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.
Most Known For

Doctor Who
as Jo Grant

The Sarah Jane Adventures
as Jo Jones

Tales of the Tardis
as Jo Jones

Softly, Softly

Doctor Who Confidential

Target
as Joanne

Doctor Who: Behind the Sofa
as Self

ReUNITed at Chicago Tardis

Jeepers Creepers
as Self - Fantasy Lover (voice)

Hello Sailor!

Frog Dreaming
as Mrs. Cannon

Gloria's House
as Gloria Nit

Convention Culture
as Self

Run For Your Wife
as Exercising Woman

Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks
as Jo Grant (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot
as Self

The Ties That Bind Us
as Jo Grant (archive footage)

Doctor Who: Hello Boys!
as Jo Jones

Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks
as Jo Grant

Tales of Television Centre
as Self