Issy Knowles is a British actor and writer for film, television and theatre.

Issy's TV adaptation of her one woman show MODEL BEHAVIOUR topped the Brit List 2022 and she has since been named as a Deadline British Writing Star To Watch 2023.

In Spring 2026, Issy’s hit one woman show BODY COUNT transfers to New York’s SoHo Playhouse Off-Broadway, following a 5-starred review run at Edinburgh Fringe. The play has been selected as one of The Telegraph’s 12 Best Shows to see at the Fringe, featured in Deadline, shortlisted for the Popcorn Writing Award and won the List UK Sit-Up Award for Best Production with a Social Impact.

Issy is currently in development on several feature and TV projects including with Two Cities, The Imaginarium, Meduza, Never Odd or Even and Carnival Films.

Issy is represented for acting by Grace Cavanagh-Butler at Sequel Management.