Lorna Luft is an American actress and singer whose parents are the legendary Judy Garland and Sidney Luft.
She is popular for her roles in movies and television shows, including Grease 2 and The Judy Garland Show.
Luft has also been involved in various stage productions and released her music, showcasing her talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Lorna Luft
- Date of Birth: November 21, 1952
- Age: 72
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, singer
- Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
- Parents: Judy Garland, Sidney Luft
- Siblings: Joey Luft, Liza Minnelli (half-sister)
- Spouse: Colin Freeman (m. 1996), Jack Hooker (m. 1977-1993)
- Children: Jesse Hooker, Vanessa Hooker
- Marital status: Married, husband is Colin Freeman
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million
Early life and education
Lorna Luft, 72, was born on November 21, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, to Judy Garland and Sidney Luft.
She is the younger sister of Joy Luft and the half-sister of Liza Minnelli. Her mother, Judy Garland, was a famous actress and singer, and her father, Sidney Luft, was a producer and manager. Luft was exposed to the glamour of Hollywood and the entertainment industry while growing up.
Luft attended Los Angeles University High School, where she developed an interest in music and drama. She was a member of the school choir and performed in various school productions.
After graduating from high school, she studied drama at HB Studio in New York City to hone her acting skills and prepare to enter the entertainment industry.
Personal life
Lorna Luft was married twice, first to Jake Hooker from 1977 to 1993 and secondly to Colin Freeman in 1996.
She has two children, Jesse Hooker and Vanessa Hooker, with her first husband. Luft has spoken publicly about her struggles with drug addiction in the past but is now clean.
She also opened up about her family’s struggles with addiction and her own health issues, including being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2018.
Luft has been involved in various charities, including the Los Angeles AIDS Walk and the International Children’s Wish Foundation. She is also a long-time supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has performed at various events and charities.
Profession
Lorna Luft began her acting career at a very young age. She appeared on “The Judy Garland Show” when she was 11 years old.
She sang “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” with her mother during Christmas of 1963. This early appearance marked the beginning of her career in the entertainment industry.
In 1971, Luft made his Broadway debut as Fran Kubelik in the musical Promises, Promises.
She received critical acclaim for her performance and went on to star in several other stage productions, including Snoopy and Extreme.
In addition to her stage performances, Luft has appeared in various films and television shows. Her notable film roles include Grease 2 (1982) and Where Are the Boys 84 (1984). She has also appeared in television shows such as The Love Boat and Murder, She Wrote.
Luft also pursued a career in music, releasing her album “Songs My Mom Taught Me” in 2007.
The album, featuring classic songs written by her mother, Judy Garland, showcases Luft’s vocal talents and emotional depth.
net worth
Lorna Luft’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.
Her net worth comes from her various endeavors in the entertainment industry, including work in film, television, theater, and music.
Social Media
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- Twitter: No
Filmography
- Grease 2
- Where were the boys in ’84?
- Fear Lurks
- 54
Discography
- Songs my mother taught me
books
- Me and My Shadow: A Family Memoir (1998) – Luft wrote this memoir with her husband, Colin Freeman
- A Star Is Born: Judy Garland and the Lost Films (2018) – Luft contributed to this book.
