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I spent an entire evening seated between Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, being charmed from either side. It was pure Hollywood magic.

Lorna Luft

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Lorna Luft
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: November 21
Film Actor
Film Actress
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
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Santa Monica
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