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My Take
Katy Manning will always be Jo Grant to me, the beloved Doctor Who companion she first played from 1971 to 1973. What I find remarkable is that in 2010 she returned to the role in The Sarah Jane Adventures, decades later. Being invited back to a part after that much time, and inhabiting it convincingly, says a great deal about how fully she fused with the character. Across stage, screen, and television presenting, the Guildford-born actress built a long and varied career, but I'm most charmed by how she carried one cherished role as a lifelong treasure. That's a kind of fortune few actors get.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Katy Manning
- Name (Japanese)
- ケイティ・マニング
- Reading
- けいてぃ・まにんぐ
- Born
- October 14, 1946 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television presenter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.katymanning.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katy%20Manning
Frequently asked questions
When was Katy Manning born?
Born October 14, 1946 (age 79).
Where is Katy Manning from?
Katy Manning is from Guildford, United Kingdom.
What does Katy Manning do?
Katy Manning works as stage actor, film actor, television presenter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.