Patti LuPone

Born on April 21, 1949, Patti LuPone is a renowned American actress and singer primarily recognized for her work in musical theater. Launching her professional career with The Acting Company in 1972, she quickly garnered acclaim for her remarkable leading performances on the Broadway and West End stages. She has been known for her roles portraying bold, resilient women, earning her multiple accolades including three Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, and two Grammy Awards. Additionally, LuPone has received recognition with two Emmy Award nominations and an induction to the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2006. She made her Broadway debut in Three Sisters in 1973 and went on to attain a plethora of Tony nominations for various performances in productions like The Robber Bridegroom and Anything Goes. LuPone's contribution to musical theater extends with two Laurence Olivier Awards from her performances on the West End stage, a Grammy for the 2007 Los Angeles Opera production of 'Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny', and various roles in television series such as American Horror Story and Pose. Her diverse film roles include: 1941 (1979), Witness (1985), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), State and Main (2000), and Beau Is Afraid (2023).