Katharine Schlesinger
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.
Born: January 1, 1963
Place of Birth: Islington, London, England
Known For
Filmography
2000
In the Beginning
as Miriam
1999
Simon Magus
as Askha
1998
The Tale of Sweeney Todd
as Lucy
1996
Silent Witness
as Dr. Annabelle Evans
1991
Young Catherine
as Elizabeth Vorontsova
1989
Doctor Who: Ghost Light
as Gwendoline
1988
Madame Sousatzka
as Piano Student
1987
Northanger Abbey
as Catherine Morland
1987
The Diary of Anne Frank
as Anne Frank