Katy Cavanagh facts for kids
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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 |
Kathryn Sarah Collins Jupe (born 12 December 1973), known professionally as Katy Cavanagh, is an English actress. She is known for portraying the role of Julie Carp in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2008–2015, 2025). She also had regular roles in BBC drama The Cops (1998–2001), and the ITV drama Bob & Rose (2001). In November 2017, she appeared in the comedy television film Murder on the Blackpool Express.
Early life
Cavanagh was born in North Shields, Northumberland, the daughter of Anne, a drama teacher, and Geoff, a headmaster. She grew up in Bolton, Lancashire. She was educated at Canon Slade School and trained at RADA and National Youth Theatre.
Career
Cavanagh has appeared regularly on British television since 1997. She had a regular role as Mel in The Cops from 1998 to 2001. In 2004, she had a regular role as Sergeant Dawn "Spike" Milligan in the television series Dalziel and Pascoe. In 2006, she appeared in an episode of the Channel 4 drama Shameless as Shirley Lawson. In 2008, she joined the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Julie Carp. In February 2015, it was announced that she would leave Coronation Street in order to pursue other interests. Her final episode aired on 3 July 2015. Cavanagh returned to the role in 2025, to accommodate the departure of Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver).
Personal life
Cavanagh is married to filmmaker Chris Jupe. They have three children: Noah (b. 25 February 2005), an actor, Jemima (b. 2007), and Jacobi (b. 2013).
Filmography (selected)
| 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
