Nina Conti

Acting

Nina Conti

Born January 1, 1974 · London, England, UK (age 52)

Nina Conti was born in 1974, in Hampstead, London. She is the daughter of the actor Tom Conti. An actress and comedian, she became a ventriloquist on the advice of her mentor and lover Ken Campbell shortly before his death. She has toured her shows extensively across the globe, accompanied by her most faithful sidekick Monkey, and performed on many British TV shows including Live at the Apollo. Sh…

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Spinal Tap II: The End ContinuesSpinal Tap II: The End Continues · 2025
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
6.12025
MovieComedyMusic
The now estranged bandmates of Spinal Tap are forced to reunite for one final concert, hoping it will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.
For Your ConsiderationFor Your Consideration · 2006
For Your Consideration
5.82006
MovieComedy
The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.
SunlightSunlight · 2025
Sunlight
6.42025
MovieComedyDrama
Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, who presents a path to freedom. After hitting the open road in Roy's Airstream, the unlikely duo soon hatch a plan that could help finance a new life, but could also land them in jail. Hot on their heels is Jane's controlling partner, Wade, who aims to put an end to Jane's newfound freedom.
Nina Conti: Her Master's VoiceNina Conti: Her Master's Voice · 2012
Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice
7.52012
MovieComedyDocumentary
Internationally acclaimed ventriloquist Nina Conti takes the bereaved puppets of her mentor and erstwhile lover Ken Campbell on a pilgrimage to "Venthaven" the resting place for puppets of dead ventriloquists. She gets to know her latex and wooden travelling partners along the way, and with them deconstructs herself and her lost love in this ventriloquial docu-mockumentary requiem. Ken Campbell was a hugely respected maverick of the British theatre, an eccentric genius who would snort out forgotten artforms. Nina was his protégé in ventriloquism and has been said to have reinvented the artform. This film is truly unique in genre and style. No one has seen ventriloquism like this before.
The Golf WarThe Golf War · 2007
The Golf War
2007
Movie
TV Pilot starring Simon Farnaby, Matt Berry, Rich Fulcher and Nina Conti.
Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the CurtainMicky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the Curtain · 2020
Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the Curtain
6.42020
MovieComedyDocumentary
A backstage pass to Micky Flanagan's career, from early raw material in the East End to staging the world's biggest comedy tour in 2017.
Peacock SeasonPeacock Season · 2010
Peacock Season
7.02010
MovieComedy
The Edinburgh Festival is a funny place to be... When you're not funny.
Make Me Happy: A Monkey's Search for HappinessMake Me Happy: A Monkey's Search for Happiness · 2012
Make Me Happy: A Monkey's Search for Happiness
2012
MovieComedyDocumentary
Comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti explores the world of new age and alternative therapies in a quest for self-knowledge, enlightenment and happiness. With her puppet Monkey as the voice of scepticism, Nina undergoes naked yoga, laughter therapy and shamanic ritual, before taking part in primal screaming and rebirth at a three-day retreat in the wilds of Scotland.

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Nina Conti: Her Master's VoiceNina Conti: Her Master's Voice · 2012
Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice
7.52012
MovieComedyDocumentary
Internationally acclaimed ventriloquist Nina Conti takes the bereaved puppets of her mentor and erstwhile lover Ken Campbell on a pilgrimage to "Venthaven" the resting place for puppets of dead ventriloquists. She gets to know her latex and wooden travelling partners along the way, and with them deconstructs herself and her lost love in this ventriloquial docu-mockumentary requiem. Ken Campbell was a hugely respected maverick of the British theatre, an eccentric genius who would snort out forgotten artforms. Nina was his protégé in ventriloquism and has been said to have reinvented the artform. This film is truly unique in genre and style. No one has seen ventriloquism like this before.

Writer

Nina Conti: Clowning AroundNina Conti: Clowning Around · 2015
Nina Conti: Clowning Around
2015
Movie
This film follows Nina as she trains as a giggle doctor with Theodora Children's Charity, beginning with her trying to find her clown persona, who might be Scottish... or might not. Devastated by the discovery that Monkey can only perform in hospitals if he can be boil-washed, Nina tries to go it alone with only a red nose, a few misshapen balloon animals and some slightly disappointing magic tricks. Not to mention her professional snobbery rearing up as she finds herself turning into a baby-voiced children's entertainer. Then there are the difficulties she encounters when faced with clown phobia. Following her directorial debut with Her Master's Voice which won a Grierson Award and a BAFTA nomination, Nina Conti brings us another frank and intimate documentary about her eventful two-year stint as a hospital clown. Join her to discover whether Nina raised a laugh amongst sick children or whether she cried the tears of a clown.

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