Katy Manning

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.

Known For

Doctor Who

as Jo Jones (née Grant)

Doctor Who

as Jo Grant

Doctor Who

as Jo

The Sarah Jane Adventures

as Jo Jones

The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

as Self

Frog Dreaming

as Mrs. Cannon

Doctor Who Confidential

Eskimo Nell

as Hermione

Doctor Who: Meanwhile in the TARDIS: Part 2

as Jo Grant (archive footage)

Doctor Who: The Three Doctors

as Jo Grant