Patti LuPone

Date of Birth: April 21, 1949

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Patti LuPone is an acclaimed American actress and singer, known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence. Born Patricia Louise LuPone on April 21, 1949, in Northport, New York, she has become one of the most celebrated performers in the world of musical theatre. LuPone’s illustrious career began with her education at the Juilliard School, where she was a member of the first graduating class of the Drama Division. Her Broadway debut came in 1973 with the musical “Three Sisters,” but it was her role as Eva Perón in “Evita” (1979) that catapulted her to stardom, earning her the first of two Tony Awards. Throughout her career, LuPone has demonstrated remarkable versatility, taking on a wide range of roles in both musicals and plays. She has been particularly noted for her performances in “Les Misérables,” “Sunset Boulevard,” and “Gypsy,” the latter of which earned her a second Tony Award in 2008. Aside from her stage work, LuPone has also appeared in various films and television shows, including “Life Goes On,” “American Horror Story,” and “Penny Dreadful.”

5 Interesting Facts about Patti LuPone

1. Patti LuPone is a founding member of The Acting Company, which was established by John Houseman in 1972.

2. She has won two Tony Awards: Best Actress in a Musical for “Evita” (1980) and Best Actress in a Musical for “Gypsy” (2008).

3. LuPone was fired from the original London production of “Sunset Boulevard,” leading to a highly publicized legal battle with Andrew Lloyd Webber.

4. She is a distant cousin of film director Robert LuPone.

5. Patti LuPone has an extensive discography, including solo albums like “Patti LuPone Live” and “Far Away Places.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Patti LuPone

1. “Acting isn’t a singular profession, it is a collaborative profession.”

2. “I am a living testament to the fact that you can pursue your dreams and that you can make it.”

3. “Theater is a verb before it is a noun, an act before it is a place.”

4. “I have always believed that good is only good if it can be identified as such by the opposing force.”

5. “There is no such thing as a small part, only small actors.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Patti LuPone’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $8 million.

Children

Patti LuPone has one child, a son named Joshua Luke Johnston, born in 1990. She shares her son with her husband, Matthew Johnston, whom she married in 1988.