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Patti LuPone Biography

Birth Name:Patti Ann LuPone

Birth Place:Northport, Long Island, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won the Laurence Olivier Award for her role as Fantine in the original London production of "Les Miserables․"
  • Was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2006
  • Received the Drama League Award for outstanding performance of the season for her work in "Gypsy․"
  • Was a member of the first graduating class of the drama division at The Julliard School
  • Is the younger sister of fellow actor Robert LuPone
  • Was a founding member of John Houseman's The Acting Company, touring with them for four years
  • Started out performing with her brothers in the dance troupe The LuPone Trio
  • Best known as one of Broadway's biggest stars, playing Reno Sweeney in "Anything Goes," Mrs․ Lovett in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" and Eva Peron in "Evita․"
  • Has frequently made appearances performing in the Ravinia Festival

Awards

  • 1988Peabody Award-Winner: winner
  • 1990Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
  • 1991Q Award-Best Actress in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
  • 1996Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special: nominated
  • 1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2000NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
  • 2001FFCC Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2001OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
  • 2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Guest Actor/Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actress: nominated
  • 2016INOCA TV-Best Guest Actress in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2020Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance - Actress: nominated
  • 2023HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2024Golden Scythe-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Cast Ensemble in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: nominated
  • 2025Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated
  • 2025GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television: winner