Vanessa Zima

• Name — Vanessa Zima • Born — 17 December 1986 • Birthplace — Phillipsburg, New Jersey, U.S. • Occupation — Actress • Years Active — 1995–present • Relatives — * Madeline Zima (sister) • Yvonne Zima (sister)

Zima was born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the daughter of Dennis and Marie. Her surname means "winter" in Polish and comes from her maternal grandfather, who was of Polish descent. Actress Yvonne Zima is her sister.

Zima has appeared in films such as The Baby-Sitters Club (1995), Ulee's Gold (1997), Wicked (1998), and The Brainiacs.com (2000). She has also appeared in television series such as Murder One, Family Law, Judging Amy, House, and Scandal.

Film roles • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1995 — The — Rosie Wilder • 1997 — Ulee's Gold — Penny Jackson • 1998 — The • 1998 — Wicked — Inger Christianson • 2000 — The — Kelly Tyler • 2001 — Zoe — Zoe • 2004 — Cavedweller — Amanda Windsor • 2006 — The — Greta Van Dam • 2011 — The — Amy Jones • 2015 — The Automatic Hate — Amanda Green Television roles • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1995–1996 — Murder One — Elizabeth Hoffman — Recurring role (season 1), 9 episodes • 1997 — Crisis Center — Jenny Maxfield — Episode: "It's a Family Affair" • 1997 — The — Melissa — Episode: "Remember" • 2000 — Family Law — Marie Cameron — Episode: "One Mistake" • 2004 — Judging Amy — Katie Hadlock — Episode: "Werewolves of Hartford" • 2008 — House — Becca — Episode: "Joy" • 2012 — Scandal — Jill — Episode: "The Other Woman" • 2016 — Killing Mommy — Becky — Television film