Caroline Catz is back in the 10th and final series of Doc Martin as the grumpy GP’s long-suffering wife Louisa.
The actress – despite never seeming to age – has been a household name for over two decades now.
As well as starring in 10 series of Doc Martin, she’s also had notable roles in dramas such as DCI Banks, Murder in Suburbia and The Bill.
Here’s all you could possibly want to know about her!
What else has Doc Martin actress Caroline Catz been in?
Caroline Catz is a British actress and narrator.
She is best known for her leading role in Doc Martin, where she plays Louisa Ellingham.
The actress has also starred in DCI Banks, Murder In Suburbia, The Bill, All Quiet on the Preston Front, Single-Handed and The Vice.
Caroline landed her breakthrough mainstream role in 1998 when she played Rosie Fox on The Bill for two years.
More recently, she’s portrayed Lucy Otis in The Canterville Ghost, and Alison Speirs in McDonald & Dodds.
In addition to her television acting, she has starred in many plays on stage and on the radio.
She’s also a well-respected documentary narrator, lending her voice to the likes of Ebola – The Search for a Cure, Cuba: Castro vs The World and Outbreak.
Is Caroline Catz married? Who is her husband?
Caroline is married to actor Michael Higgs.
They met while both working on ITV’s The Bill.
She played Rosie Fox, opposite his Eddie Santini.
You might also recognise Michael from EastEnders, where he played villain Andy Hunter between 2002 and 2005.
They share a son called Sonny, born in 2001, and a daughter called Honour, born in 2006.
During in an interview withThe Daily Mail, the actress said: “Michael and I met when we worked together on The Bill in the late 90s, although we didn’t marry until 2007, when we already had the children.
“Marriage to another actor means that there is no explanation needed for what you do.
That’s pretty refreshing.”
While speaking to The Express, she opened up about juggling work and family.
Caroline said: “Yes, juggling work and family life is difficult.
“But any parent – mother or father – has to consider their family, don’t they?”
Who does Caroline Catz play on Doc Martin?
Caroline plays Louisa in Doc Martin, one of the show’s central characters.
Louisa is married to Martin Ellingham aka Doc Martin on the show.
Caroline says she’s loved filming at Port Isaac, Cornwall for the last 16-plus years.
The show, which is on its final series, is filmed in the picturesque seaside location.
And Caroline says she was once nearly trampled to death by cows after going for a hike after filming.
She told ITV that a herd of escaped cattle came charging towards her as she walked cliffside.
But luckily she was able to escape.
She said: “I managed to crawl under a fence, and through the field back to safety.
“The farmer was able to rescue the cattle too.”
As we join Louisa for Doc Martin series 10 episode one, she is now working as a child counsellor, using husband Martin’s old consulting room.
He has given up practising as a GP and is now looking after their new baby daughter!
How old is Caroline Catz and where is she from?
Caroline Catz was born on October 19 1970 in Manchester.
This means that the talented actress is currently 51 years old.
What is Caroline Catz doing now?
Caroline is still continuing her impressive career in TV.
The actress recently appeared in the BBC series The Canterville Ghost in 2021.
In the series, she plays Lucy Otis – tech billionaire Hiram’s wife – who moves into the Canterville home.
But she is unaware that the contents include a family ghost!
She also played the role of Alison Speirs in the hit ITV crime series McDonald and Dodds.
Alison Speirs was one of the members of Kelly’s diversion therapy group and a patient at the Mara, where she was being treated for her sex addiction.
What is Caroline Catz’s real name?
Caroline Catz’s real name is Caroline Caplan.
She changed her name from Caplan to Catz because when she registered as an actor, her name was already taken.
According to IMBD, she came up with her last name after seeing a doodle of a cat.
However, ironically she is extremely allergic to the pets!
How much is Doc Martin actress Caroline Catz worth?
According to Biography Tribune, Caroline Catz has pocketed quite the sum of money since her career in TV took off.
The British actress is worth a whopping $1.2 million.
That’s a cool million in British pounds.
What else has Caroline Catz appeared in?
Caroline Catz is known for playing Rosie Fox in ITV drama The Bill in 1998.
Rosie had a heartbreaking storyline on the show as she was a victim of sexual harassment from her coworker PC Eddie Santini (played by the actor she went on to marry).
She later filed a complaint against Eddie, but sadly she struggled to convince anyone to believe her and shetransferred away from Sun Hill.
However, Rosie eventually came back as Detective Sergeant.
Caroline has also starred in DCI Banks from 2012 until the show cancelled in 2016.
In the drama series, she played the role of DI Helen Morton.
In an interview with What’s on TV, Caroline revealed that DI Helen and Doc Martin would “definitely get on”.
She said: “Helen’s really blunt and I love playing her. But she couldn’t be more different to my character Louisa in Doc Martin.
“In fact, Helen’s more like Doc Martin. I think if they met they’d definitely get on!”
The British actress has appeared in many other crime dramas such as Murder in Suburbia and The Vice.
She has also starred in the sitcom I Want My Wife Back alongside Bridgerton star Ben Miller.
Read more: How did Doc Martin series 9 end? A full recap ahead of series 10
Doc Martin returns for series 10 on Wednesday September 7 2022 at 9pm on ITV1.
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