Katrina Bryan facts for kids

Katrina Bryan is a Scottish actress born on July 10, 1980. She started her acting career in 1999. Many people know her from popular TV shows like Nina and the Neurons and Molly and Mack. She also appeared in the crime drama Taggart.

Katrina studied acting at Queen Margaret University School of Drama in Edinburgh, where she earned a special degree in acting. She even appeared in a funny advert for a Scottish drink called Irn-Bru. In the advert, she played a character who surprised everyone by naming her baby "Fanny."

Katrina's Life

Katrina Bryan has been with her partner, Richard McCourt, since 2015. They live together in a town called Wilmslow. In 2019, Katrina shared on her Instagram page that they were engaged to be married.

TV Shows and Movies

Katrina Bryan has acted in many different TV shows and films. She is especially well-known for her work on CBeebies, a TV channel for young children.

CBeebies Shows

• Molly and Mack – TV – (2018–2022) – Alice
• Nina and the Neurons – TV – (2007–2015) – Nina (a scientist who explains how the brain works)
• Swashbuckle – TV – (2014, 2019) – She played Arrlice and Nina in different episodes.
• Christmas Show: Thumbelina – TV – (2018) – Thumbelina
• Presents The Nutcracker – TV – (2016) – Sugarplum Fairy
• Panto: Alice in Wonderland – TV – (2015) – Alice's Mum
• Panto: Peter Pan – TV – (2014) – Wendy Darling
• A CBeebies Christmas Carol – TV – (2013) – Friend of Christmas Present
• Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk – TV – (2012) – Princess Nina
• Panto: Strictly Cinderella – TV – (2011) – Cinderella
• Panto: Aladdin – TV – (2010) – So-Shi
• Panto: Jack and Jill – TV – (2009) – Nina

Other TV and Film Roles

• ITV Emmerdale – TV – (2020) – Eloise
• Fried – TV – (2015) – Margot
• Rab C Nesbitt – TV – (2010) – Dr. Lennox
• Taggart – TV – (2007–2010) – Ellis Sinclair
• Night People – Film – (2005) – Jane (This film won a BAFTA Award!)
• See you, See me – TV – (2004) – Tess Macalli
• Sea of Souls – TV – (2004) – Radio Presenter
• Ancient Greece – TV – (BBC Education) – (2004) – Persephone & Chorus

Theatre Performances

Katrina has also performed in many plays and musicals on stage.

• Local Hero – (2019) – Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh – Stella
• Beauty and the Beast – (2014–2015, 2011) – She played Beauty in two different productions.
• Sleeping Beauty – (2012–2013, 2002–2003, 2001–2002) – She played The Good Fairy and Princess Beauty in different versions of this classic tale.
• Jack & The Beanstalk – (2009–2010, 2004) – She played The Flower Fairy and Jill.
• A Midsummer Night's Dream – (2002) – Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh – Helena

Radio Work

Katrina has also lent her voice to radio shows.

• Newsmash – (2009) – Sally Moore (News Anchor)
• Death and the Penguin – (2006) – Nina