Patti Lupone : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Life Goes On, Oz)

Patti Lupone inherited the first name of his paternal grandmother Patti is therefore not the shortcut of Patricia.

She was a member of the first class of Julliard in the 1970s and in 1980 she won a Tony Award

She met her husband Matt Johnston in 1986 when they both worked on "TV-Movie LBJ: The Early Years", they married two years later in New York.

She was the first actress to win the Oliver Award in England for her performance in the "Misérables" and "The Cradle Will Rock" in 1985.

In 1994 she underwent surgery in vocal cords.

Patti Lupone is an American actress born on April 21, 1949 in Northport, New York. She is known for her performances on stage, especially in Broadway productions, where she won two Tony Awards for her roles in musicals "Evita" in 1979 and "Gypsy" in 2008.

Lupone made his Broadway debut in 1979 in the musical "The Cradle Will Rock", and has since played in many Broadway productions, including "Anything Goes", "Sweeney Todd", "The Robber Bridegroom" and "Noises OFF ". She also played in Off-Broadway theater productions and has made national tours in various productions, including "Sunset Boulevard" and "Les Misérables".

In addition to her career as theater actress, Lupone has also played in films and television series. She notably played in films like "Driving Miss Daisy" and "State and Main", as well as in television series like "American Horror Story" and "Life Goes On". In 2016, she received an Emmy Award for her role in the series "Penny Dreadful".

Lupone is also known for her work as a theater and singing teacher, and has given master classes in many universities and theater schools across the United States. She also recorded several albums of musicals and jazz, and made appearances in television shows and concerts as a singer.

In summary, Patti Lupone is a talented and versatile actress recognized for her performances on stage, especially in Broadway musicals. Her career is rich and varied, and she is also a respected teacher and an accomplished singer.

Awarded Tony for 'Evita'. [1980]

The name "Patti" is not shortened from or derived from Patricia, but rather from Ms. LuPone's mother's maiden name, which was "Patti".

Ms. Lupone volunteered at the Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) in Los Angeles (1999 - 2000)

Was the first American actress to win an Olivier award in England for her performances in "Les Miserables" and "The Cradle Will Rock" in 1985.

In 1994 she had surgery to remove nodes from her vocal cords.

She was a member of the very first class of the drama division at Juilliard. Other classmates included Kevin Kline (with whom she had an eight-year relationship in the 70s), David Ogden Stiers and her future "Evita" co-star Mandy Patinkin.

Performed as a teenager with her twin brothers Robert and William. They were billed as "The LuPone Trio."

Is a frequent collaborator with David Mamet.

Won Broadway's 1980 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for playing the title character, 'Eva Peron' , in "Evita." She was also nominated as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "The Robber Bridegroom" in 1976 (a year that also saw her brother, Robert LuPone, earning a Tony nomination), and as Best Actress (Musical) for a revival of "Anything Goes" in 1988.

Spouse : Matt Johnston (1988 - present) 1 son.

Sister of actor Robert LuPone

Is the cousin of 'Oz' creator Tom Fontana.

Met husband Matt Johnston in 1986 when both were working on the TV-movie LBJ: The Early Years. They married two years later on the stage of New York City's Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center while Patti was performing in "Anything Goes." Their son Joshua Luke Johnston was born on November 21, 1990.

• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by donovan