Mischa Barton in Double Indemnity, UK Tour

Mischa Barton plays Phyllis Nirdlinger in Double Indemnity, touring the UK and Ireland in 2026.

Born in London and raised in New York, Mischa Barton is an actress widely known for her portrayal of Marissa Cooper in the hit series The O.C. Recent credits including Sleepwalker opposite Hayden Panettiere, Bad News on the Doorstep and Australian TV series Neighbours.

Upcoming releases in 2025-2026 include the second instalment in the Miranda Green franchise, Murder at the Embassy and Christmas at Fields Ranch.

Film credits

Barton made her feature film debut in Lawn Dogs (1997) and went on to appear in major releases including The Sixth Sense (1999), Notting Hill (1999), and The Oh in Ohio (2006). She has also built an impressive independent film career, with recent credits including Sleepwalker opposite Hayden Panettiere and Bad News on the Doorstep.

Other film credits include: Invitation to a Murder, Spree, The Basement, Papa, Ouija House, The Toybox, Painkillers, Monsters at Large, Death Valley, The Malevolent and Closing the Ring.

TV credits

Internationally recognised for her iconic portrayal of Marissa Cooper in the hit series The O.C. (2003–2006), Barton became one of the defining television stars of her generation. Her television work also includes Once and Again, The Beautiful Life, Neighbours and numerous guest roles in TV series.

Theatre credits

On stage, Barton has appeared in Where the Truth Lies, Twelve Dreams, and One Flea Spare. Double Indemnity marks her long-awaited UK stage debut, bringing her talent and star power to one of the most iconic roles in film noir history.

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