Katy Cavanagh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Katy Cavanagh
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Cavanagh in 2010
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Kathryn Sarah Collins
12 December 1973 North Shields, Northumberland, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse(s) | Chris Jupe |
| Children | 3, including Noah Jupe |
Katy Cavanagh, whose full name is Kathryn Sarah Collins Jupe, is an English actress. She was born on December 12, 1973. Katy is famous for playing the character Julie Carp in the TV show Coronation Street. She was on the show from 2008 to 2015 and will return in 2025.
She also had important roles in other TV dramas. These include The Cops (1998–2001) and Bob & Rose (2001). In 2017, she was in a funny TV movie called Murder on the Blackpool Express.
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Katy's Early Life and Education
Katy Cavanagh was born in North Shields, England. Her mother, Anne, taught drama. Her father, Geoff, was a headmaster. Katy grew up in Bolton, Lancashire.
She went to Canon Slade School. Later, she trained to be an actress. She studied at the RADA and the National Youth Theatre.
Katy's Acting Career
Katy Cavanagh started acting on British television in 1997. From 1998 to 2001, she played Mel in the show The Cops. In 2004, she had a regular role as Sergeant Dawn "Spike" Milligan in Dalziel and Pascoe.
In 2006, she appeared in an episode of Shameless. She played a character named Shirley Lawson. In 2008, Katy joined the popular TV show Coronation Street. She became well-known for playing Julie Carp.
In February 2015, it was announced that Katy would leave Coronation Street. She wanted to try other acting projects. Her last episode aired on July 3, 2015. However, Katy will return to Coronation Street in 2025. This return will help with the story of another character leaving the show.
Katy's Family Life
Katy Cavanagh is married to a filmmaker named Chris Jupe. They have three children together. Their oldest child is Noah, who was born in 2005. Noah is also an actor.
Their other children are Jemima, born in 2007, and Jacobi, born in 2013.
Selected TV Shows and Films
Katy Cavanagh has appeared in many TV shows and films. Here are some of her roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Wycliffe | Mrs. Vassie | Episode: "Strangers Home" |
| A Dance to the Music of Time | Billson | Episode: "The Thirties" | |
| 1998–2001 | The Cops | Mel | Main role |
| 2000 | Holby City | Lucy Harper | 2 episodes |
| The Bill | Leanne Gibbs | Episode: "Nightwork" | |
| A Likeness in Stone | Cathy | Television film | |
| Peak Practice | Lynee Rhodes | Episode: "Hit and Run" | |
| Blue Kenny | Tania Barrett | Short film | |
| 2001 | Where the Heart Is | Sally Merrick | Episode: "Choices" |
| Ice Cool Reception | Nikki | Short film | |
| Bob & Rose | Anita Kendrick | 6 episodes | |
| Judge John Deed | Monika Latymer | Episode: "Appropriate Response" | |
| 2002 | Ted and Alice | Joy | |
| 2003 | Rehab | Sam | Television film |
| Burn It | Kelly | 2 episodes | |
| 2004 | Dalziel and Pascoe | DS Dawn "Spike" Milligan | Recurring role |
| A Line in the Sand | Leanne | Television film | |
| The Golden Hour | Una Campbell | 1 episode | |
| 2005, 2006 | Bodies | Harriet Hurley | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | Shameless | Shirley Lawson | 1 episode |
| The Royal | Carol Buxton | Episode: "Seeking Refuge" | |
| The Family Man | Tina | Television film | |
| Cracker | Helen | Episode: "Nine Eleven" | |
| The Bill | Maria Clyne | Episode: "436" | |
| 2007 | The Street | Tracy | 1 episode |
| Blue Murder | Geraldine Pettigrew | Episode: "Crisis Management" | |
| 2008 | The Bill | Linda Johnson | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2015, 2025 | Coronation Street | Julie Carp | Regular role |
| 2008 | Wired | DS Stuart | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Bradford Halifax London | Mam | Short film |
| 2014 | Text Santa | Julie Carp | Coronation Street special |
| 2016 | Birds of a Feather | Lorraine Howe | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Midsomer Murders | Lena Ferrera | |
| Murder on the Blackpool Express | Grace | Television Film | |
| 2021 | Not Going Out | Karen | 1 episode |
See also
In Spanish: Katy Cavanagh para niños
