Biographie
Native Angeleno Tiffany Downey is an actress and filmmaker captivating audiences with her role in the indie feature "The Haunting of Hollywood." In this emerging festival favorite, Tiffany's nuanced portrayal of Olivia-a beautiful yet broken manic depressive-has garnered particular attention. Director Lilia Doytchinova lauds Tiffany's performance: "With deadly aim, Tiffany fully embraced the complexities of Olivia, infusing the role with a profound layer of conviction and humanity that truly brought my story to life."
While living in New York City, she made her indie feature debut in the gritty action drama "Winner Takes All," alongside musicians from Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Cypress Hill. Simultaneously she showcased her love of dark comedy as a recurring sketch performer on "The Conan O'Brien Show." She continues to adeptly move between genres, now portraying the innocent wife in the upcoming feature "The Heavy" directed by the Harrow Bros, as well as the high-strung mother in the comedy "Three Birds."
While attending Pepperdine University's London campus, she encountered celebrated British drama teacher Nina Finburgh, marking a pivotal turn in her dedication to acting. She was further enriched upon her return to Los Angeles, where she honed her craft under the guidance of renowned coaches such as Ivana Chubbuck, Harry Mastrogeorge, and Brian Reise.
A transformative stint living in Paris allowed her to immerse herself in the French language at the Alliance Française, enhancing her cultural and linguistic fluency. This period reinforced her commitment to exploring diverse, daring, and distinctive roles, emphasizing her love of French cinema.
Tiffany is also a major player in the music world. She is the co-owner of the legendary Cherokee Studios which is recognized with over 300 gold and platinum records and more than 100 film, television and commercial credits. She has embraced her role as Assistant Program Director for the DTLA Film Festival, an esteemed platform for filmmakers since 2008. She is also on the Advisory Committee for Santa Fe City College Film Department, a testament to her longstanding creative collaboration with Chair Milton Riess.
Tiffany embraces challenging roles, loving the unexplored and sometimes taboo aspects of life. Her adventurous spirit also extends beyond the stage and screen, as evidenced by her pursuits in professional race car driving training, competitive athletics, and her passion for singing and dancing. This versatility is evidenced in her love for foreign languages, travel, culture, architecture, fashion, food, and art, all of which enrich her performances and bring depth to her characters.
Tiffany is also committed to purpose-driven initiatives, having collaborated with philanthropic organizations such as Heal the Bay, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and The Peace Alliance, to name a few. Residing in Los Angeles, Tiffany's rich heritage-Irish and mixed European descent, including English, Scottish, French, German, and Cherokee Indian-infuses her work with a diverse and inclusive perspective. Tiffany Downey's life and career are a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft, her profound impact on the arts, and her steadfast commitment to making a difference both on and off the screen.
