Nicola Bryant
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Television audiences already know Nicola Bryant, a British actress placed by viewers long before her name is. Work on screen dates back to 1984. In 42 years she has accumulated 22 credits. Casting her as Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown in 'Doctor Who' gave the career its center.
Nicola Bryant
16 Movies
6 Series
Television audiences already know Nicola Bryant, a British actress placed by viewers long before her name is. Work on screen dates back to 1984. In 42 years she has accumulated 22 credits. Casting her as Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown in 'Doctor Who' gave the career its center.
Movies
Plays Laura
TravelWise
2000
Plays Beverley
Parting Shots
1999
Plays Peri Brown
Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet
1986
Plays Elenya Brown
The Airzone Solution
1993
Plays Peri Brown
Doctor Who: The Two Doctors
1985
Plays Dr. Shaw
Serial Thriller: The Head Hunter
2016
Plays Peri Brown
Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma
1984
Plays Peri Brown
Doctor Who: Timelash
1985
Plays Miss Brown
The Stranger: In Memory Alone
1993
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Doctor Who: 60 Years of Secrets & Scandals
Full Filmography
Tales of the Tardis
Peri Brown · 1 episode
2023–
TV
The Wilds
Helen
2022
Film
Doctor Who: The Eternal Mystery
Peri Brown
2022
Film
Doctor Who: The Trial
Self
2019
Film
New Blood
Sophie Baxter · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Serial Thriller: The Head Hunter
Dr. Shaw
2016
Film
My Family
Janet · 2 episodes
2000–
TV
TravelWise
Laura
2000
Film
Parting Shots
Beverley
1999
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Nicola Bryant and where are they from?
Nicola Bryant is 66 years old, born on October 11, 1960 in Guildford, Surrey, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Nicola Bryant?
Nicola Bryant is best known for roles in Blackadder's Christmas Carol, Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time, Parting Shots.
How many movies has Nicola Bryant been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Nicola Bryant has appeared in 14 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Nicola Bryant's first movie?
The career of Nicola Bryant began with Doctor Who: Planet of Fire (1984).
What is Nicola Bryant's most recent movie or series?
Nicola Bryant's most recent release is Space: 1999 - 50 Years Out of Orbit, which premiered on September 1, 2025.
What TV shows has Nicola Bryant appeared in?
On television, Nicola Bryant has appeared in Doctor Who, Casualty, My Family, New Blood.
Nicola Bryant
1960-10-11 · Guildford, Surrey, England, UK
Nicola Jane Bryant (born 11 October 1960) is an English actress known for her roles as Peri Brown, a companion to both the Fifth and Sixth Doctors in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, from 1984 to 1986 and as Martine Johnson the dance teacher in the school drama series The Biz from 1995 to 1997. She also played Miss Brown in The Stranger film series and Lana in Star Trek Continues.