Mary Nighy

Mary Bing Jamie Alfreda Leonora Quick Kit Nighy born 17 July 1984) is a former English actress, now a filmmaker and film director.

As an actress, she starred in The Lost Prince (2003), Spooks (2004), Rosemary & Thyme (2004), The Fine Art of Love: Mine Ha-Ha (2005), and Tormented (2009). As a director, she has directed episodes the television series Silent Witness (2018), Traces (2019–2020), Industry (2020), Say Nothing (2024), and the feature film Alice, Darling (2023).

Early life Nighy was born on 17 July 1984 in London. She is the daughter of actors Bill Nighy and Diana Quick.

Career Acting She starred alongside Jacqueline Bisset in The Fine Art of Love: Mine Ha-Ha (2005),

Her last appearance as an actress in film was as Helena in Tormented (2009).

In 2008, she directed the short film Player, starring Pete Postlethwaite and Celia Imrie. and had its premier in September 2022, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Acting credits Tormented (2009) as Helena The Fine Art of Love: Mine Ha-Ha (2005) as Hidalla Spooks/ MI-5(2004) (TV series) Rosemary & Thyme (2004, TV series) The Lost Prince (2003, TV) Invitation to the Waltz (2001, radio play) The Young Ambassadors (1998, radio play)

Directing credits Alice, Darling (2023) - feature film Say Nothing (2024) episode 3 - "I'll Be Seeing You & episode 4 - "Tout" Industry (2020) Season 1 - episode 7 - "Pre-Crisis Activity" Traces (2019–2020) Season 1 - episodes 4, 5, and 6. Silent Witness (2018) Season 22 - episodes 7 & 8 - "Deathmaker: Part 1 & 2 Shallow Slumber (2012 play) Soho Theatre, London. Player (2008) Short film