Vanessa Downing is a multifaceted Australian actress, whose impressive career has spanned numerous mediums, including voice-over work, theatre, singing, and even law, all while juggling her acting profession.
Downing's most notable role to date is likely her portrayal of the first Pippa Ross on the long-running Australian soap opera, Home and Away, which she played from 1988 to 1990. Although she departed the show after two years, her character's likeness continued to be featured throughout the series, incorporating photos and episode recaps.
In addition to her work on Home and Away, Downing has also appeared in a variety of other television series, including Motormouth (1988),G.P. (1989),Water Rats (1996),and the spin-off series Bullpitt! (1997),where she worked alongside Ross Higgins and Peter Whitford, playing the character of Muriel. Her other notable roles include appearances in All Saints (1998) and numerous other shows.
Not content to simply focus on acting, Downing has also pursued a career in law, balancing her studies with her performances on stage and screen. She has regularly appeared in productions at the Sydney Theatre Company, demonstrating her versatility as a performer.
In her personal life, Downing is married to Rodney Fisher.
