Debra Lawrance

Debra Lawrance

68 · Born: Jan 1, 1957

Personal Details

BornJan 1, 1957 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Debra Lawrance is a renowned Australian actress, hailing from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Throughout her illustrious career, she has made a significant impact in both theatre and television.

Notably, Lawrance is best recognized for her prolonged tenure on the Australian television soap opera, Home and Away, where she portrayed the character of Pippa Ross from 1990 to 2009, succeeding Vanessa Downing as the second actress to take on the role.

Lawrance has also appeared in a multitude of other Australian television shows, including three distinct stints on the cult classic series, Prisoner, where she played the roles of nurse Sally Dean, trainee officer, and Daphne Graham. Her extensive list of credits also includes appearances in A Country Practice, Blue Heelers, House Husbands, Please Like Me, and Neighbours, among others.

For her outstanding contributions to the Australian entertainment industry, Lawrance received an AACTA award in 2014, a testament to her exceptional talent and dedication.

In her personal life, Lawrance is married to Dennis Coard and together they share two children.

Career

2024
Ricky Stanicky
Ricky Stanicky as Mrs Levine
Human Error
Human Error as Camille
2021
Fisk
Fisk as May
2019
Calling
Calling as Barbara Helm
2018
Neighbours
Neighbours as Liz Conway
2013
2012
Jack Irish: Bad Debts
Jack Irish: Bad Debts as Jack's Secretary
2007
The Jammed
The Jammed as DIMIA Case Officer
2002
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers as Reverend Grace Curtis
1988
A Cry in the Dark
A Cry in the Dark as Sally Lowe
1984
Silver City
Silver City as Helena
1982
Fluteman
Fluteman as Sally Cooper
1980
The Last Outlaw
The Last Outlaw as Maggie Kelly