Lorna Luft Biography
Lorna Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress and singer popularly known for appearing in her mother’s short-lived television program, The Judy Garland Show when she was barely in her teens.
Luft attended University High School in Los Angeles. She later studied theatre at HB Studio in New York City. Her mother was well-known for ‘The Judy Garland Show’ and Lorna’s first tryst with the show business happened with an appearance on the show. She was in awe of all those camera and lights and decided to walk on her mother’s footsteps as far as a career was concerned. She was a teen at that time and in 1967, Lorna appeared in her mother’s Broadway show titled ‘At Home at Palace’, where both of them sang duets, hypnotizing the audience. Sadly though, it turned out to be their first and last performance together as Judy died two years later in 1969.
Two years later after her mother’s demise, Lorna made her Broadway debut with ‘Promises, Promises’ in 1971. This play was adapted from a popular Billy Wilder film of 1960 titled ‘The Apartment’ and was performed at the Shubert Theatre. The theatre life resonated with Lorna and she used it to get over the trauma of the death of her mother.
In the early 80s, Lorna appeared in a national tour of the Broadway ‘They are Playing our Song’ and in the very next year, she made her film debut with ‘Grease 2’, a musical romantic comedy film.
Her professional life blossomed during the eighties as she was constantly getting offered the best of the shows. She followed up with ‘Extremities’, the play and an off-Broadway production of ‘Snoopy!’ A tryst with television happened in the mid-80s in the form of ‘Trapper John! M.D’ in the final episode and later in 1985, she also had a guest appearance in ‘Murder, She Wrote!’. Throughout the early 90s, she kept herself engaged in ‘Guys and Dolls’, while touring around with it, and receiving applauds. She was getting known as one of the very few performers who could act and sing exceptionally well while having a very solid stage presence.
Lorna Luft Age | Birthday
Luft was born on November 21, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, United States. She is 66 years old as of 2018.
Lorna Luft Family
Luft was born in Santa Monica, California to a famous performer Judy Garland and producer husband Sidney Luft. She has three siblings, Joey Luft, John Michael Luft, and Andrew Luft. She has a half-sister singer and actress Liza Minnelli.
Lorna Luft Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli is Lorna Luft’s half-sister. Minnelli is an actress and singer best known for her Academy Award-winning performance in Cabaret (1972), and is also famous for her energetic stage presence and her powerful mezzo-soprano singing voice.
Lorna Luft Husband
Luft was married twice, first She got married to musician John Hooker, on 14 February 1977 till 1993, when they divorced. The couple had two children. She is currently married to Colin Freeman whom she married on 14 September 1996.
Lorna Luft Children
Luft is a mother of two children; a daughter, Vanessa Hooker, born on September 1990 and a son, Jesse Hooker born on April 1984. Jesse Hooker is an actor.
Lorna Luft Body Measurements
- Height: 5′ 4″ (163 cm)
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Light brown
Lorna Luft Net Worth
Luft is an American actress and singer who has an estimated net worth of $500 thousand which she has earned through her successful career as a television, stage, and film actress and singer.
Lorna Luft Grease 2
Grease 2 is a 1982 American musical romantic comedy film where Lorna Luft starred in playing the role of Paulette Rebchuck.
Lorna Luft Book
- A Star Is Born (Turner Classic Movies): Judy Garland and the Film that Got Away: 2018
- Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir 1998
Lorna Luft Health
On December 17, 2012, Luft discovered a lump on her right breast. “I was in total denial”, she said. Three weeks later, her radiographer informed her that she had grade-2A breast cancer. She called her close friend, Barry Manilow, who connected her with cancer specialist David Agus. After reviewing the tests, Agus told her, “I’m looking at your biopsy and I can tell you right now, Lorna, you’re going to be okay.” To save her breast, she opted for a lumpectomy followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation. She completed her final chemotherapy treatment in 2013.
In June 2015, he revealed that her cancer had reemerged. Consequently, the UK tour of Judy – The Songbook of Judy Garland concluded early on July 11, and she returned to the United States for surgical treatment.
In March 2018, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour after collapsing following a London performance. In late March, Luft underwent surgery to remove the brain tumour. The surgery was successful, and he has since recovered.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lorna Luft
Who is Lorna Luft?
Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress and singer.
How old is Lorna Luft?
Luft is 67 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Lorna Luft?
Luft stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall.
Is Lorna Luft married?
Lorna is married to Colin Freeman since September 14, 1996.
How much is Lorna Luft worth?
Lorna has an estimated net worth of $500 thousand.
How much does Lorna Luft make?
The amount of salary that Luft earns has not yet been revealed.
Where does Lorna Luft live?
Lorna lives in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Is Lorna Luft dead or alive?
Lorna is still alive and in good health.
Where is Lorna Luft now?
She is in Los Angeles, California, United States where she resides.