Lisa Loring is an American actress who rose to fame as a child star in the 1960s.
She is best known for playing Wednesday Addams on the hit sitcom The Addams Family, which aired from 1964 to 1966.
Lorraine’s talent and charisma captivated audiences and cemented her place in television history. She continued acting into adulthood, but will always be remembered for her iconic portrayal of Wednesday Addams.
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- Full name: Lisa Lorraine
- Date of birth: February 16, 1958
- Date of death: January 28, 2023 (age: 64 years old),
- Birthplace: Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.73m
- Parents: Judith Ann Callis, James P. Deshins
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouses: Farrell Foumberg (m. 1973-1974), Doug Stevenson (m. 1981-1983), Jerry Butler (m. 1987-1992), and Graham Rich (m. 2003-2014)
- Children: Vanessa Lorraine, Marianne Lorraine
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $500,000
early life and education
Lisa Loring was born on February 16, 1958 in Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
The daughter of Judith Ann Callies and James P. DeCinces, her parents divorced shortly after her birth and she was raised by her mother.
It is unclear if she has any siblings. Her educational background is not disclosed, but she is of mixed-race background, with a white father and a Polynesian mother. Her religious beliefs are also not publicly recorded.
Profession
Lisa Loring began her career as a child actress and quickly rose to fame playing Wednesday Addams on the 1964-1966 sitcom The Addams Family.
Her portrayal of the dark yet endearing character set the benchmark for future adaptations, making her performance the most recognized of her career.
After the show’s cancellation, Lorraine appeared in The Pruitts of Southampton and guest-starred in hit series such as Dr. Kildare and Uncle’s Girls, establishing herself in both comedy and drama scenes status as a versatile actress.
In the late 1970s, Lorraine reprized her iconic role as Wednesday in the TV movie Halloween and The Addams Family, bringing the character back to audiences in a new way.
She also made a successful transition to soap operas, playing Cricket Montgomery on As the World Turns from 1980 to 1983.
Lorraine’s career also expanded into film, with her starring in several B-horror films, such as Bloody Gore and Frozen, demonstrating her range and willingness to experiment with different genres.
Despite facing personal challenges throughout her life, Lisa Lorraine remained active in the entertainment industry, contributing to television and films.
Contemporary actresses in particular recognize her influence, with Jenna Ortega citing Lorraine’s portrayal of Wednesday as the inspiration for her character in the Netflix series Wednesday.
Lisa Loring passed away on January 28, 2023, but her impact on television history lives on as she remains a beloved figure among fans and colleagues alike.
social media
- Instagram account: @lisaloringng
- Facebook account: Lisa Lorraine
personal life
Lisa Lorraine was married four times and had two daughters. In 1973, at the age of 15, she married for the first time, to Farrell Foumberg, with whom she had a daughter, Vanessa Ann Foumberg.
However, they divorced the same year. Lorraine’s second marriage was to actor Doug Stevenson in 1981, with whom she had a daughter, Marianne Stevenson.
The couple divorced in 1983. In 1987, she married adult film actor Jerry Butler, but their marriage only lasted until 1992 and they did not have any children.
Her fourth and longest marriage was to Graham Rich, which began in 2003 and ended in divorce in 2014.
Although Lorraine had multiple marriages, her two daughters remained important figures. She maintained a close relationship with them until her death in January 2023.
film chronology
- As the world changes (1955-2010)
- The Addams Family (1964-1966)
- Pruitt Family, Southampton (1966-1967)
- Anne Flynn (1977-1978)
- Gabe and Walker (1980-1981)
- Blood Frenzy(1987)
- Death Vengeance(1990)
- Power Surge: A Hero’s Story (2006)
- The New Addams Family Halloween (1977)
- Chill(1988)
- Savage Harbor(1993)
- Chiropractor(1996)
- Chinatown(1977)
- Reunion Sangrian Tower (1993)
net worth
At the time of her death in 2023, Lisa Loring had an estimated net worth of $500,000.
Her acting career, particularly her iconic portrayal of Wednesday Addams on the television series The Addams Family from 1964 to 1966, was her primary source of income.
