Background
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 father"s death.
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Denise Lor
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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 Schrafft"s restaurant.
Career
She was a featured artist on The Garry Moore Show. In 1951, she appeared in the short-lived variety show Seven at Eleven. She also had a love for singing, saving up money to do it professionally.
She believed her chance to sing in Sonja Henie"s New York ice show at the Center Theatre to be her big break.
She also decided to use her mother"s maiden name, Lor, as her stage name. After Lor"s association with The Garry Moore Show ended, she performed in night clubs and similar venues.
In the early 1970s, she worked in touring stock theater. Lor appeared in numerous musical comedies including Gypsy, Annie and Sweeney Todd.
