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Tiffany Brissette
Born
Tiffany Michelle Brissette

(1974-12-26) December 26, 1974 (age 49)
Occupation(s)Actress, nurse
Years active1982–1991

Tiffany Michelle Brissette (born December 26, 1974) is an American nurse and former child actress. She is best known for her role as V.I.C.I. the Robot (also known as Vicki Lawson) on the syndicated American sitcom Small Wonder, which aired from 1985 to 1989.

Career

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Born in Paradise, California, Brissette first appeared in the 1983 film Heart Like a Wheel opposite Bonnie Bedelia and Beau Bridges. She then had a guest role on Webster before landing the role of V.I.C.I. the Robot in the syndicated series Small Wonder in 1985. After the series was canceled in 1989, Brissette continued acting, appearing in Parker Lewis Can't Lose as well as an unsold television pilot entitled Beanpole. In 1990, she voiced Wrenifred Brown the bird in the animated video Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect, which is based on the book of the same name and stars the voice talents of Jodi Benson, Tony Melendez, and Ray Benson.[1] Her last professional acting role was in 1991 in Christopher Knopf's television series Equal Justice.

In 2007, Brissette was working as a registered nurse for Boulder Community Hospital in Boulder, Colorado.[2]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1982 A Woman Called Golda Voice TV movie
1982 Marco Polo TV miniseries
1983 Heart Like a Wheel Little Shirley
1984 Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure Voice TV movie
Uncredited
1985 Webster Kathy 2 episodes
1986 New Love, American Style Episode: "Love and the Doll"
1985–1989 Small Wonder Vicki the Robot 96 episodes
1987 The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin Safety Tips Officer (voice) TV series
1988 Fox's Fun House 1 episode
1990 Beanpole Alice Gillette TV pilot
1990–1991 Equal Justice Katie Rogan 7 episodes
1990 Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect Wrenifred Brown (voice) Direct-to-video
1991 Parker Lewis Can't Lose Annie Ricker Episode: "Heather the Class"
1991 The 700 Club Herself Special Guest

Award nominations

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Year Award Category Title of work
1985 Young Artist Award Best Young Actress Starring in a New Television Series. Small Wonder
1986 Young Artist Award Best Young Actress Starring in a New Television Series Small Wonder
1987 Young Artist Award Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress, Starring in a Television, Comedy or Drama Series Small Wonder
1989 Young Artist Award Best Young Actress in a Family Syndicated Show Small Wonder
1990 Young Artist Award Best Young Actress in an Off-Primetime Family Series Small Wonder

References

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  1. ^ Unknown Classics! (February 28, 2016). "Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved February 14, 2018 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ "Child Stars". men.style.com. Archived from the original on February 24, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2008.
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