Patti LuPone

Biography

Patti Ann LuPone, born on April 21, 1949, is a celebrated American actress and singer, renowned for her remarkable contributions to musical theater. LuPone's illustrious career has earned her numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, two Tony Awards, and two Olivier Awards. In 2006, she was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame, further solidifying her status in the performing arts.

Her television career includes a notable portrayal of Lady Bird Johnson in the 1987 film LBJ: The Early Years and a starring role in the acclaimed drama series Life Goes On, which aired from 1989 to 1993. LuPone has received Emmy nominations for her performances in the TV movie The Song Spinner (1995) and a guest appearance on the beloved sitcom Frasier (1998). Throughout the 1990s, she was featured as defense attorney Ruth Miller on Law & Order and later made appearances in Ryan Murphy's series, including American Horror Story: Coven (2013–2014) and Pose (2019), along with a role in the Netflix series Hollywood.

In addition to her television work, LuPone lent her voice to the character Yellow Diamond in the animated series Steven Universe (2013–2019) and appeared as Rabbi Shari in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2017). Her film credits include the Oscar-winning Witness (1985) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989), along with roles in State and Main (2000), Parker (2013), and The Comedian (2016). Known for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice, LuPone has famously described herself as "an actor who sings," expressing gratitude for her vocal talent.