Katy Manning
Known for
Katy Manning is a steady British television actress with the kind of face viewers place instantly. She is 77 now, and the first credit came at 22. Work in drama fills most of the record. 55 years of continuous work sit behind the current profile. 'Doctor Who' is the credit that travels furthest.
Katy Manning
27 Movies
6 Series
Katy Manning is a steady British television actress with the kind of face viewers place instantly. She is 77 now, and the first credit came at 22. Work in drama fills most of the record. 55 years of continuous work sit behind the current profile. 'Doctor Who' is the credit that travels furthest.
Movies
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: The Dæmons
1971
Plays Cassie
The Power of One Coin
2018
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: The Mutants
1972
Plays Exercising Woman
Run For Your Wife
2012
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: The Mind of Evil
1971
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: Frontier in Space
1973
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: The Green Death
1973
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: Colony in Space
1971
Plays Mrs. Cannon
Frog Dreaming
1986
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: The Sea Devils
1972
Plays Estelle
Melvin, Son of Alvin
1984
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons
1971
Plays Damina
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
1973
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: The Three Doctors
1973
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon
1972
Plays Hermione Longhorn
Eskimo Nell
1975
Plays Jo Jones
Farewell, Sarah Jane
2020
Plays Susan Payne
Evil Never Dies
2014
Plays Jo Grant
Doctor Who: The Time Monster
1972
Plays Oakie
Oakie's Outback Adventures
2011
Latest Trailers
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Go Figure: More Than A Toy Story
Full Filmography
The Doctor Who Escape Room: Team Third Doctor
Self
2025
Film
Tales of the Tardis
Jo Jones · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Doctor Who: Defenders of Earth!
Jo Jones
2023
Film
Doctor Who: Return of the Autons
Jo Jones
2020
Film
Farewell, Sarah Jane
Jo Jones
2020
Film
Doctor Who: Hello Boys!
Jo Jones
2019
Film
The Power of One Coin
Cassie
2018
Film
Evil Never Dies
Susan Payne
2014
Film
Run For Your Wife
Exercising Woman
2012
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Katy Manning and where are they from?
Katy Manning is 77 years old, born on October 14, 1949 in Guildford, Surrey, England.
What are the most famous roles of Katy Manning?
Katy Manning is best known for roles in The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot, Frog Dreaming, Eskimo Nell.
How many movies has Katy Manning been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Katy Manning has appeared in 26 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Katy Manning's first movie?
The career of Katy Manning began with Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons (1971).
What is Katy Manning's most recent movie or series?
Katy Manning's most recent release is Go Figure: More Than A Toy Story, which premiered on September 30, 2025.
What TV shows has Katy Manning appeared in?
On television, Katy Manning has appeared in Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Doctor Who Confidential, Tales of the Tardis.
Katy Manning
1949-10-14 · Guildford, 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.