# Katy Cavanagh

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, 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.

## Filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1997 | Wycliffe | Mrs. Vassie | Episode: "Strangers Home" |
| 1997 | A Dance to the Music of Time | Billson | Episode: "The Thirties" |
| 1998 | Sex 'n' Death | Ruby | Television film |
| 1998–2001 | The Cops | Mel | Main role |
| 2000 | Holby City | Lucy Harper | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | The Bill | Leanne Gibbs | Episode: "Nightwork" |
| 2000 | A Likeness in Stone | Cathy | Television film |
| 2000 | Peak Practice | Lynee Rhodes | Episode: "Hit and Run" |
| 2000 | Blue Kenny | Tania Barrett | Short film |
| 2001 | Where the Heart Is | Sally Merrick | Episode: "Choices" |
| 2001 | Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise | Sheila | Television film |
| 2001 | Ice Cool Reception | Nikki | Short film |
| 2001 | Bob & Rose | Anita Kendrick | 6 episodes |
| 2001 | Judge John Deed | Monika Latymer | Episode: "Appropriate Response" |
| 2002 | Ted and Alice | Joy | |
| 2003 | Rehab | Sam | Television film |
| 2003 | Burn It | Kelly | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Dalziel and Pascoe | DS Dawn "Spike" Milligan | Recurring role |
| 2004 | A Line in the Sand | Leanne | Television film |
| 2004 | The Golden Hour | Una Campbell | 1 episode |
| 2005, 2006 | Bodies | Harriet Hurley | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | Shameless | Shirley Lawson | 1 episode |
| 2006 | The Royal | Carol Buxton | Episode: "Seeking Refuge" |
| 2006 | The Family Man | Tina | Television film |
| 2006 | Cracker | Helen | Episode: "Nine Eleven" |
| 2006 | The Bill | Maria Clyne | Episode: "436" |
| 2007 | The Street | Tracy | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Blue Murder | Geraldine Pettigrew | Episode: "Crisis Management" |
| 2008 | The Bill | Linda Johnson | 2 episodes |
| 2008–2015, 2025 | Coronation Street | Julie Carp | Regular role 670 episodes |
| 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 | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Murder on the Blackpool Express | Grace | Television Film |
| 2021 | Not Going Out | Karen | 1 episode |