Lorna is best known for two roles: Judy Benjamin on the TV show “Private Benjamin” (which ran on CBS from 1981 and 1983) and the singing flight attendant in the movie “Airplane.” She did some guest spots on various TV shows throughout the 80’s, but switched her focus to the stage. She was one of the founding members of the Musical Theatre Guild in Los Angeles.

Lorna Patterson in "Airplane"

Lorna Patterson today