Both Vanessa and her sister, Laura Marano, have guest-starred on the series, Dexter (2006). Laura played the younger version of "Debra Morgan" in Season one while Vanessa played Arthur Mitchell's daughter in Season four.
Her father is of Italian origin. Her mother has English and Irish ancestry.
She is also one of the youngest members of the prestigious Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences.
Vanessa and Laura Marano and their mother optioned a book, "Saving Zoë (2019)" ten years ago, and they produced and starred in it as sisters during the summer of 2017. Studio 71 was their producing partner.
Best friends with Meaghan Martin.
Her first acting role was in the animated film Finding Nemo, where she lent her vocal talents.
She began acting when she was two years old and took theater roles as a child.
Her sister Laura is also an actress. Her mom's name is Ellen.
Known for playing the role of Bay Kennish on the show Switched at Birth and also appeared on other series like Gilmore Girls and Ghost Whisperer. She appeared in the film The Clique as Abeley.
She played a younger version of the character played by Jennifer Carpenter on Dexter.