Patti LuPone: Biography in Details
Who is Patti LuPone
Patti LuPone is an American actress, comedian, singer, and voice artist. She is best known for her role as Elizabeth “Libby” Thatcher on ABC series, Life Goes On from 1989 to 1993.
LuPone recently wrapped her role in an upcoming young adult fantasy film, The School for Good and Evil. It is set to be released in 2022 on Netflix.
Her other upcoming project is the comedy horror film, Disappointment Blvd.
What is the full name of Patti LuPone?
Patti LuPone was born on April 21, 1949, in Northport, New York, the U.S. Her full name is Patti Ann LuPone.
She is the daughter of Angela Louise Lupone (mother) and Orland Joseph LuPone (father). Her father is a school administrator and English teacher at Walt Whitman High School in Huntington, Long Island.
Similarly, Patti LuPone’s mother is a library administrator at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University.
She has twin brothers named Robert LuPone and William LuPone. Her older brother, Robert is also a Tony-nominated actor, dancer, and director whereas William is an Ecologist.
Patti LuPone is of American nationality and belongs to a mixed (Italian-American and Roman Catholic) ethnicity.
Education
Patti LuPone went to Juilliard’s Drama Division in Manhattan, New York where she was part of the first graduating class of Juilliard’s Drama Division.
She was a classmate of fellow actors Kevin Kline and David Ogden Stiers.
In 1972, she graduated from Juilliard with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Patti LuPone: Professional Life, Career
Acting career
Patti LuPone started her acting career as a theater artist in Odd-Broadway, The School for Scandals where she played the character of Lady Teazle.
She was also a member of The Acting Company where she performed in numerous productions such as The Cradle Will Rock, The School for Scandals, Women Beware Women, The Hostage, and more.
Patti LuPone then made her first TV appearance on the crime drama series The Andros Targets as Sharon Walker in 1977.
The following year, she made her theatrical film debut in an uncredited role in the drama film King of the Gypsies.
Her notable movies are Witness (1985), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), and Mamet’s Heist (2001). Similarly, she guest-starred in TV series like Law & Order, Will & Grace, Ugly Betty, Oz, 30 Rock, and so on.
Other ventures
Patti LuPone is also popular for her mezzo-soprano vocal range, performed in numerous New York concert productions of musicals.
Her performance in Juli Covington’s song, “Don’t Cary for Me Argentina” at the Grammy Awards was released on the 1994 album Grammy’s Greatest Moments Volume IV.
In July 2012, her live concert special film, An Evening with Patti LuPone was filmed and released in November 2012 on SerhTv. com hosted by Seth Rudetsky.
Some of her songs include Patti LuPone Live (Solo Album), Matters of the Heart (Solo Album), Far Away Places (Solo Album), Company (New York Philharmonic recording), War Paint (Original Broadway cast recording), Don’t Monkey with Broadway (Solo Album).
Aside from this, she has written a memoir titled ‘Patti LuPone: A Memoir’ which recounts her life and career from childhood to the present. The book was published in September 2010.
Awards and Achievement
| Year | Awards | Category | Result |
| 1975 | Tony Award | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominated |
| 1990/91 | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
| 1996 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Special | Nominated |
| 1998 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Guest Actress | Nominated |
| 2001 | Florida Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Won |
| 2009 | Grammy Awards | Best Opera Recording | Won |
Rumors, Controversy
Patti LuPone has managed to maintain a clean profile to date. she hasn’t been part of any sort of rumors and controversy matter that created a huge buzz in the media.
Patti LuPone: Net Worth, Salary
Patti is living a lavish lifestyle. Since 1972, she has been active in the entertainment industry.
As of 2023, Patti LuPone is estimated to have a net worth of $8 million. Her salary, real estate, and other earnings are still under review.
How tall is Patti LuPone?
The actress Patti LuPone stands at the height of 5 feet 2 inches tall and her weight is about 54 kg. Likewise, she has a hazel pair of eyes and dark brown hair color.
However, she often tends to dye her hair in different colors.
Social Media
Patti LuPone has a verified Twitter and Facebook accounts where she has more than 103.9k followers and 4.5k followers respectively.
Similarly, she has an Instagram account with 4.6k followers.
Trivia
- Her great-great-aunt was Adelina Patti, the 19th-century opera singer.
- She follows the Christian religion.
- She had surgery to remove nodes from her vocal cords in 1994.
- Her dream destinations include Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, and Tibet.
- Patti hated flying.
- Her favorite flowers are Gardenias and Orchids.
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Patti LuPone's Anniversary Dates
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| 2024 | December | Thursday |
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| 2027 | December | Sunday |
| 2028 | December | Tuesday |
Patti LuPone's Birthday Dates
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| 2024 | April | Sunday |
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| 2027 | April | Wednesday |
| 2028 | April | Friday |
