Lena Zavaroni: The Forgotten Child Star 2024

Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra, and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.

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The cast

L

Lena Zavaroni Self (archive footage)

Erin Armstrong Lena Zavaroni

V

Victor Zavaroni Self, Lena's Father

M

Margaret Zavaroni Self, Lena's Cousin

T

Tommy Scott Self, Record Producer

F

Fraser Gillies Self, Isle of Bute Resident

J

John MacLeod Self, Isle of Bute Resident

N

Neil Reid Self, Former Child Star

Bonnie Langford Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)

Lisa Maxwell Self, School Friend (Italia Conti)

C

Carmen Cori Self, Friend and House Mate

M

Mike Crisp Self, Former BBC Employee

J

Johnny Mans Self, Friend

Jon Culshaw Hughie Green, Cast of Lena, Edinburgh Fringe (uncredited)

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