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. She has also starred in Christopher Guest's series Family Tree, having previously had a cameo in his film For Your Consideration. She is married to Stan Stanley, and the couple have two children together.
Known For

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
2025

Sunlight
Jane
2025
Nina Conti: The Dating Show
self
2023

A Brush With Comedy
Self
2023

Nina Conti - In Your Face
Self
2021

Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the Curtain
2020

Richard Osman's House of Games
Self - Contestant · (5 episodes)
2017

Nina Conti: Clowning Around
Self
2015
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Opening Night Allstars Supershow 2015
Self
2015

Nina Conti: Dolly Mixtures
2014

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Self · (1 episode)
2014
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
Self
2013

Nina Conti: Talk to the Hand
Herself
2013

Family Tree
Bea Chadwick / Monkey · (8 episodes)
2013

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
(1 episode)
2013

Make Me Happy: A Monkey's Search for Happiness
2012

Nina Conti: Her Master's Voice
Self
2012

Peacock Season
Hilly
2010
Nina Conti: Complete And Utter Conti
Herself
2008

The Golf War
Susan Oglivy
2007
Blunder
(5 episodes)
2006

For Your Consideration
Weather Woman
2006

Nina Conti: Evolution

Bromwell High
(13 episodes)
2005

QI
Self · (1 episode)
2003

Black Books
Kate · (1 episode)
2000