American actress, singer, and dancer
Best known for her role of "Gwen Kirby" in 13 episodes of "How to Marry a Millionaire" .
Younger sister of Teala Loring , Debra Paget and Frank Griffin.
Was once up for the role of Anita in the film version of West Side Story , which ultimately went to Rita Moreno , who won the Academy Award.
"B" movie actress of the 1950s who didnt make it past campy rock-n-roll schlock and horror opuses. A frequent dramatic star of the "Perry Mason" series, she retired in 1970 to raise her daughter.
She had seven grandchildren.
She had a daughter, Lisa Janell (born July 5, 1963), with her husband, Bently.
She graduated from Hollywood Professional School in June 1953.
Aunt of Roxane Griffin.
Her parents are Frank Henry Griffin, a painter, and Margaret Griffin, an actress.
Her family moved to Los Angeles after her sister Teala was signed to a movie contract by Paramount. Lisa had a screen test at Universal International and signed with them in 1953.
