Kathryn Sarah Collins Jupe (born 12 December 1973), known professionally as Katy Cavanagh, is an English actress. She is known for playing 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, 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, including Noah and Jacobi.
Filmography Year Title RoleNotes1997 Wycliffe Mrs. Vassie Episode: "Strangers Home" Billson Episode: "The Thirties"1998 Sex 'n' Death Ruby Television film1998–2001 Mel Main role2000Holby City Lucy Harper 2 episodes Leanne Gibbs Episode: "Nightwork" Cathy Television filmPeak Practice Lynee Rhodes Episode: "Hit and Run"Blue Kenny Tania Barrett Short film2001Where the Heart Is Sally Merrick Episode: "Choices"Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise Sheila Television filmIce Cool Reception Nikki Short filmBob & RoseAnita Kendrick 6 episodesJudge John DeedMonika Latymer Episode: "Appropriate Response"2002Ted and AliceJoy2003RehabSamTelevision filmBurn ItKelly 2 episodes2004Dalziel and PascoeDS Dawn "Spike" Milligan Recurring roleLeanne Television filmUna Campbell1 episode 2005, 2006BodiesHarriet Hurley 3 episodes2006Shameless Shirley Lawson 1 episode Carol Buxton Episode: "Seeking Refuge" Tina Television filmCracker Helen Episode: "Nine Eleven" Maria Clyne Episode: "436"2007 Tracy 1 episodeBlue Murder Geraldine Pettigrew Episode: "Crisis Management"2008 Linda Johnson 2 episodes2008–2015, 2025 Coronation Street Julie CarpRegular role 670 episodes2008WiredDS Stuart 2 episodes2013Bradford Halifax LondonMamShort film2014Text SantaJulie CarpCoronation Street special2016Birds of a FeatherLorraine Howe1 episode2017Midsomer MurdersLena FerreraMurder on the Blackpool ExpressGrace Television Film2021Not Going OutKaren1 episode
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