Pippa Black (born 16 October 1982)[1] is an Australian actress. From 2005 to 2009, Black played Elle Robinson in the soap opera Neighbours. Black played Tonya in the NBC series Outsourced from 2010 to 2011.
Pippa Black | |
|---|---|
 Black at the Television Critics Association | |
| Born | 16 October 1982 Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Career
editBlack appeared in the television movie Evil Never Dies in 2003. She then went on to appear in episodes of The Secret Life of Us and Last Man Standing.[2] In September 2005, it was announced that Black had joined the cast of Neighbours as Elle Robinson.[3] Black told Clare Rigden of TV Week that she was going to London for a working holiday when she learnt that she had got the part.[3] Of joining the cast, she commented "I admit I was a little star struck turning up to Ramsay Street and meeting everybody, but they all bent over backwards to help out and settle my nerves."[3] Black earned a nomination for Most Popular New Female Talent at the Logie Awards for her portrayal of Elle.[4] She was also nominated for Best Actress at Cosmopolitan's Fun, Fearless Female Awards in 2009.[5] In June 2009, Black quit Neighbours to pursue other projects.[6] The actress later revealed she would be willing to return to the soap in the future.[7]
Black was cast in Gemma Lee's short film The Wake, which premiered at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films in 2009.[8][9] She then went on to appear in the independent film Emergence and was cast in an episode of City Homicide as Emily Rigby.[10] Black and her former Neighbours co-star Sweeney Young portrayed a young couple in the music video for Jacob Butler's single "Coma".[11] Of appearing in the video, Black stated "I really love the track, that's why I got on board. I've never appeared in a video clip before so it's nice to be involved in something with really relatable lyrics. I think the scenes that we shot are really dramatic and quite emotive with the music."[11]
On 6 July 2010, it was announced Black had been cast in US comedy Outsourced. She replaced Jessica Gower in the role of Tonya, "an athletic, statuesque woman who runs a customer service center in India."[12] NBC cancelled Outsourced after one season.[13] In 2012, Black appeared as Carissa Gibson in the season 13 finale of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.[14] She also filmed her first leading role in the indie film My Funny Valentine,[15] and joined the cast of feature film Lemon Tree Passage as Amelia Stone.[16]
Black reprised her role of Elle Robinson in Neighbours for two guest appearances in September 2019 and July 2022.[17][18]
Personal life
editBlack attended St Patrick's Primary School in Pakenham Victoria and she later became a Vice Captain at Beaconhills College.[19] She deferred her Animal Technology studies to pursue an acting career.[19] Black moved to Los Angeles in 2011 and shared an apartment with fellow Australian actor Tim Campbell.[14]
Black is a vegetarian and she starred in an ad campaign for PETA Asia Pacific in 2007. Black donned a gown made entirely of lettuce leaves. She said that "going vegetarian is a positive step to help stop animal suffering; it's also great for your health and the environment."[20] Black has supported various charities including the Narre Warren Lighthouse Foundation and the Australian Childhood Foundation.[19][21]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Evil Never Dies | Female student | |
| 2004 | The Secret Life of Us | Madelaine | Episode: "The Truth About Cats and Dogs: Part 1" |
| 2005 | Last Man Standing | Chrissie | Episode: 1.4 |
| 2005–09, 2019, 2022 | Neighbours | Elle Robinson | Main cast |
| 2009 | Emergence | Rachel | |
| 2009 | The Wake | Sophie | |
| 2010 | City Homicide | Emily Rigby | Episode: "Protection" |
| 2010 | Tegan the Vegan | Elenore the Carnivore | Voice |
| 2010–11 | Outsourced | Tonya | Regular role |
| 2012 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Carissa Gibson | Episodes: "Rhodium Nights" and "Lost Reputation" |
| 2012 | My Funny Valentine | Zoe | |
| 2013 | Lemon Tree Passage | Amelia Stone | |
| 2013 | Royal Pains | Monique | Episode: Bones to Pick |
| 2014 | Cookie Mobster | TV movie | |
| 2016 | The Manny | TV movie |
References
edit- ^ "Pippa Black - Biografía de Pippa Black".
- ^ "Pippa Back (Neighbours' Elle Robinson) Interview". Last Broadcast. Archived from the original on 24 February 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ a b c Rigden, Clare (17–25 September 2005). "Elle of a girl!". TV Week: 4.
- ^ "Neighbours' Pippa Black poses for PETA". Nine News. Ninemsn. 20 November 2007. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "Fun Fearless Female–09–Vote". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on 28 October 2009. Retrieved 16 May 2010.
- ^ Rowe, Darren (20 June 2009). "Another "Neighbours" star quits". Digital Spy. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (21 July 2010). "Black would consider 'Neighbours' return". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 September 2010.
- ^ "Director". Gemma Lee. 26 February 2004. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ "The Wake - 2009 ShortFest". Psfilmfest.org. 14 June 2009. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ "In the mag - MasterChef, Sea Patrol, Farmer Wants a Wife". TV Week. Ninemsn. 2010. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ a b Rowe, Darren (30 July 2009). "'Neighbours' stars film music video". Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "NBC recasts "Outsourced" role". Reuters. 6 July 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (13 May 2011). "NBC cancels 'The Event' and 'Law & Order: L.A.'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 13 May 2011.
- ^ a b Devlyn, Darren (26 June 2012). "Neighbours star shines on US TV". Herald Sun. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "Aussie Black makes new order". The Advertiser. 7 July 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ "Fnuky founders begin filming on debut feature Lemon Tree Passage". Mumbrella. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (1 September 2019). "Neighbours cameo for Elle Robinson as Pippa Black reprises the role after 10 years". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- ^ Seddon, Dan (7 May 2022). "Neighbours officially announces 23 returnees for final ever episodes". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Fraser, Rebecca (2 February 2006). "Now, Pippa's a neighbour, too". Pakenham News. Star News Group. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "TV Star Goes Green for PETA's Ad Campaign". Scoop.co.nz. 20 November 2007. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
- ^ "Celebrity Neighbours unite for Childhood Hero Appeal". Childhoodhero.com.au. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2011.
External links
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- Pippa Black at IMDb
- Pippa Black at the TCM Movie Database
