Verity Drew Firth

Verity Drew Firth^[1] (born 8 March 2006) is a British actress, director, writer, poet, presenter and model. ^{[2][3][4][5][6]} She began her career as a child actress in West End theatre, and has appeared in television, radio, independent films and physical theatre. ^{[7][8][9][10][11]} Firth is a BAFTA-qualified filmmaker.^[12]

Verity Drew Firth
Verity Drew Firth at the premiere of That Christmas in 2024
Born	(2006-03-08) 8 March 2006 (age 19) London, England
Occupation(s)	Actress, filmmaker, poet, presenter
Years active	2012–present

Early life and education

Firth was born in London and raised in Islington. She attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School,^[13] The BRIT School,^[14] and trained with Young Actors Theatre Islington.^[15] She is a member of the National Youth Theatre.^[16]

Career

Firth made her professional debut at age five in the stage production of 1984^[17]at the Playhouse Theatre,^[18] directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan.^[19] The production was known for its intense portrayal of Room 101.^[20][21][22] She later portrayed Lucy, Greg Davies' niece, in the television series Man Down (Channel 4), and appeared as Rik Mayall's granddaughter.^[23][24]

She has performed in stage and opera productions,^[25][26][27] including Islington - The Opera, and Madam Butterfly at the King's Head Theatre, earning praise for her presence, described as 'a delight' by The Express.^[28]

Firth began presenting as a child on KidsKnowBest,^[29] interviewing notable figures such as Sir Patrick Stewart, Rebecca Ferguson, Denise Gough,^[30] Joe Cornish,^[31] Rob Marshall and Lin-Manuel Miranda.^[32]

At age 11, Firth began making short films, later founding her own production company. ^[33] Her work has been featured at international film festivals, including Raindance, where she was the youngest award-winning filmmaker and actress.^[34] She was also highlighted as the youngest interviewed in the book Female Entrepreneurs: The Secrets of Their Success.^[35]

In 2024, she performed in Gecko Theatre's physical company in From Here On, a production centred on social displacement and children's rights.^[36]

Awards and accolades

Firth was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Jump Cuts Film Festival.^[37][38] She has received two Jack Petchey Awards,^[39] and several accolades for her filmmaking.^[40][41] Her appearance in the music video Whiplash led to a nomination for Best Video at the DNBA Awards.^[42]

Personal life

Firth is the great granddaughter of the late musician and environmentalist Richard Macphail, known for his long-standing relationship with the band Genesis.^[43]

In 2017, the Firth family survived a serious house fire caused by a faulty charger purchased online.^[44] The incident drew national media attention,^[45][46] including on BBC's Close Calls: On Camera, highlighting fire safety and consumer protection.^[47]