Acting
Katharine Schlesinger
Born 1963-01-01
Islington, London, England
Department: Acting
Biography
British actress best known for playing Anne Frank in a 1987 4 part BBC adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank, and as Jane Austen's heroine Catherine Moreland in a BBC film version of Northanger Abbey opposite Peter Firth. Other roles include Susie in Kathy Staff sitcom No Frills (1988), the evil Gwendolyn in 1989 Doctor Who serial Ghost Light and actress-turned minicab driver Sue-Lyn in drama Rides (1992-1993) She was the niece of director John Schlesinger and now teaches drama for children in North London.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Katharine Schlesinger
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Doctor Who
1963
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Silent Witness
1996
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Remembers…
2022
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Madame Sousatzka
1988
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In the Beginning
2000
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Young Catherine
1991
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The Tale of Sweeney Todd
1998
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Simon Magus
1999
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Northanger Abbey
1987
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The Diary of Anne Frank
1987
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (12 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Remembers… | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 2022 |
 | In the Beginning | Miriam | TV Series | 2000 |
 | Simon Magus | Askha | Movie | 1999 |
 | The Tale of Sweeney Todd | Lucy | Movie | 1998 |
 | Silent Witness | Dr. Annabelle Evans | TV Series | 1996 |
| Rides | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1992 | |
 | Young Catherine | Elizabeth Vorontsova | TV Series | 1991 |
 | Doctor Who: Ghost Light | Gwendoline | Movie | 1989 |
 | Madame Sousatzka | Piano Student | Movie | 1988 |
 | Northanger Abbey | Catherine Morland | Movie | 1987 |
 | The Diary of Anne Frank | Anne Frank | TV Series | 1987 |
 | Doctor Who | Gwendoline | TV Series | 1963 |