Denise Lor

Denise Lor was an American popular singer and actress. She was a featured artist on The Garry Moore Show. In 1951, she appeared in the shortlived variety show Seven at Eleven.

Of French parentage and born Denise Jeanne Briault, in Los Angeles, Lor moved with her mother to Jackson Heights, Queens, New York at the age of 5, following her fathers death. She graduated Newtown High School and took art courses at night at Cooper Union, intent on becoming a commercial artist, while waitressing during the day at a Schraffts restaurant. She also had a love for singing, saving up money to do it professionally. She believed her chance to sing in Sonja Henies New York ice show at the Center Theatre to be her big break. She also decided to use her mothers maiden name, Lor, as her stage name.

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