Lorna Luft
Biography
Lorna Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress and singer. Born on November 21, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, she is the daughter of Judy Garland and Sid Luft, and the half-sister of Liza Minnelli. Luft made her Broadway debut in 1971 at the Shubert Theatre as a replacement cast member in the musical Promises, Promises, which was adapted from the 1960 Billy Wilder film The Apartment. Known for her work across television, film, and stage, her known acting credits include appearances in projects such as The Judy Garland Show, Great Performances, and The Twilight Zone.
Career overview
Lorna Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress and singer. Born on November 21, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, she is the daughter of Judy Garland and Sid Luft, and the half-sister of Liza Minnelli.
Luft made her Broadway debut in 1971 at the Shubert Theatre as a replacement cast member in the musical Promises, Promises, which was adapted from the classic 1960 Billy Wilder film The Apartment. Her acting career includes known credits across television and film, encompassing appearances in productions such as The Judy Garland Show, Great Performances, and The Twilight Zone.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025) as Self
- Commitment to Life (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Cursed Films (2020) as Self
- Sid & Judy (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self
- Judy Garland: The Songbook (2015)
- Sean Saves the World (2013) as Francine
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World (2007) as Joanna (voice)
- Marc Bolan: The Final Word (2007)
- Remembering Judy: Lorna Luft on Judy Garland (2007) as Self
- Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Legenden (2004) as Self
- A Tale of Two Sisters - Lorna Luft and Liza Minnelli (2004) as Self
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) as Self
- Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) Co-Executive Producer
- Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) Other
- 54 (1998) as Elaine's Patron
- My Giant (1998) as Joanne
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Travel Agent Mindi
- Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl (1994) as Self
- The Nanny (1993) as Susan
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990) as Self
- Fear Stalk (1989) as Doris
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
- Liza in London (1986) as Self
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Children's Zoo")
- Judy Garland: The Concert Years (1985) as Narrator (voice)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Patsy Dumont
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Patti Bristol
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Christine Matthews
- Where the Boys Are (1984) as Carole Singer
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Grease 2 (1982) as Paulette Rebchuck
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979) as Libby Kegler
- Numéro un (1975) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Liza with a Z (1972) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- McCloud (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Margie Currie
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- I Could Go on Singing (1963) as Girl On Ferry (uncredited)
- The Judy Garland Christmas Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lorna Luft best known for?
Lorna Luft is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ghost in the Shell 2.0 (2008), 54 (1998), Man on the Moon (1999), The Nanny (1993).
When and where was Lorna Luft born?
Lorna Luft was born on November 21, 1952 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
How many credits does Lorna Luft have?
Lorna Luft has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2025.
What is Lorna Luft's background in cinema and television?
Lorna Luft is an American television, stage, and film actress and singer. Born on November 21, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, she is the daughter of Judy Garland and Sid Luft, and the half-sister of Liza Minnelli. Luft made her Broadway debut in 1971 at the Shubert Theatre as a replacement cast member in the musica...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self — aged about 10
- The Nanny (1993) as Susan — aged about 40
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 19
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Children's Zoo") — aged about 32
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Patsy Dumont — aged about 31
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Patti Bristol — aged about 31
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