---
name: "Patti LuPone"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/patti-lupone"
fi1m_id: "patti-lupone"
imdb_id: "nm0526985"
tmdb_id: 5699
wikidata_id: "Q270324"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "21 April 1949"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 8
average_fi1m_score: 73
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 8
updated: "2026-10-23T04:11:36.382839+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Patti LuPone

## Identity

Patti LuPone

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/patti-lupone
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** patti-lupone
- **IMDb ID:** nm0526985
- **TMDB ID:** 5699
- **Wikidata ID:** Q270324
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_LuPone, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q270324, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0526985/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/5699

Actor. Born 21 April 1949 in Northport, Long Island, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 21 April 1949, Northport, Long Island, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1985–present
- **Also known as:** پتی لوپون
- **Primetime Emmy Awards:** 1 Emmy nomination
- **Average Fi1m score:** 73, as actor, over 8 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 76 (2), 1990s 80 (2), 2010s 80 (2), 2020s 58 (2)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 75 to 76 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 1 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 4, Drama 4, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 3, Action & Adventure 2, Animation 2, Crime 2
- **Screen time:** 7 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $274m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_LuPone, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q270324, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0526985/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/5699

## Streaming the US now

- **Tubi:** [*Witness*](https://film.one/film/witness.md) (84), [*Driving Miss Daisy*](https://film.one/film/driving-miss-daisy.md) (68), [*Beau Is Afraid*](https://film.one/film/beau-is-afraid.md) (60)
- **Disney+:** [*Steven Universe*](https://film.one/tv/steven-universe.md) (83)

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## Fi1m on Patti LuPone

> Patti LuPone brings the force of a stage lead to screen parts that may give her little room. We rate her most when that authority is audible in a few lines; *Beau Is Afraid* benefits, even when the film wears us down.

In *Beau Is Afraid* (2023), Patti LuPone spends a long while as a voice on the telephone. Mona Wassermann need not be there to trouble her son, played by Joaquin Phoenix, and LuPone makes those few lines count. We felt uneasy listening to her, because she makes a mother's attention sound like something Beau has to answer for. Ari Aster has a useful contrast here: Phoenix keeps finding new ways to flinch, while LuPone needs only to speak. We wish he trusted it more.

The stage career makes her scale of delivery less surprising. Her breakthrough as Eva Perón in *Evita* (1979), followed by Fantine in the original London *Les Misérables* (1985) and Mama Rose in the *Gypsy* revival (2008), established a career built around demanding musical leads. A powerful singing voice is part of that reputation, but Mona makes a useful case for listening to the speaking voice. The theatrical force remains even when the part has been reduced to a telephone call.

Her screen career has developed alongside that theatre work, from supporting film parts in the 1980s to recurring television appearances. She plays Elaine in Peter Weir's *Witness* (1985), a film we recommend chiefly for the attraction between Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis. It is worth seeing, but it is not where we would start for LuPone herself. *Penny Dreadful*, *American Horror Story* and *Pose* offer a better indication of how regularly television has made room for her.

Aster gives her a more revealing use: the formidable mother whose certainty makes an already frightened man smaller. Speaking about Mona, LuPone said, “I choose to think she loves her son and he just constantly disappoints her.” That is a practical way into a woman who could otherwise become a collection of threats; the disappointment gives LuPone something specific to play. The problem is Aster's insistence on making the point again after we have understood it, and his three-hour film keeps a valuable performer waiting too long. Try *Beau Is Afraid* for her, but do not expect the rest of the film to justify the wait.

## Biography

Patti LuPone is an American actress and singer. She trained at the Juilliard School and began her professional career with The Acting Company in 1972. She made her Broadway debut in *Three Sisters* (1973).

LuPone is known for her stage work in musicals. She won Tony Awards for her performances as Eva Perón in *Evita* (1980) and Rose in *Gypsy* (2008), and a further Tony for *Company* (2022). She received two Olivier Awards for roles in *Les Misérables* and *The Cradle Will Rock* (1985).

Her screen credits include *Witness* (1985), *Driving Miss Daisy* (1989) and Mona Wassermann in *Beau Is Afraid* (2023). She has appeared in television series such as *Life Goes On* (1989–1993), *American Horror Story* (2013–2014) and *Penny Dreadful* (2014–2016).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, britannica.com, mashable.com.*

## On Fi1m (8)

- *Kevin* (2026), Fi1m 56, as Patti LuPony (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/kevin.md)
- *Beau Is Afraid* (2023), Fi1m 60, as Mona Wassermann — [page](https://film.one/film/beau-is-afraid.md)
- *Penny Dreadful* (2014), Fi1m 76, as Dr. Seward — [page](https://film.one/tv/penny-dreadful.md)
- *Steven Universe* (2013), Fi1m 83, as Yellow Diamond (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/steven-universe.md)
- *Frasier* (1993), Fi1m 88, as Zora Crane — [page](https://film.one/tv/frasier.md)
- *Law & Order* (1990), Fi1m 72, as Ruth Miller — [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Driving Miss Daisy* (1989), Fi1m 68, as Florine Werthan — [page](https://film.one/film/driving-miss-daisy.md)
- *Witness* (1985), Fi1m 84, as Elaine — [page](https://film.one/film/witness.md)

## Complete filmography (80)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Kevin* (2026), series, as Patti LuPony (voice), Patti LuPony — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/tv/kevin.md)
- *The Artist* (2025), series, as Rosie Morsch
- *Agatha All Along* (2024), series, as Lilia Calderu
- *Palm Royale* (2024), series, as Marjorie Merriweather Post
- *Elsbeth* (2024), series, as Ruby Lane
- *Beau Is Afraid* (2023), as Mona Wassermann — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/beau-is-afraid.md)
- *Patti LuPone: Songs From a Hat* (2023), Actor
- *The School for Good and Evil* (2022), as Mrs. Deauville
- *And Just Like That…* (2021), series, as Gianna 'Gia' Amato
- *Show of Titles* (2021), as "Anything Goes" Performer
- *The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America* (2020), as Fluor
- *Hollywood* (2020), series, as Avis Amberg
- *Penny Dreadful: City of Angels* (2020), series, as Vocalist
- *Steven Universe Future* (2019), series, as Yellow Diamond (voice)
- *Last Christmas* (2019), as Joyce
- *Steven Universe: The Movie* (2019), as Yellow Diamond (voice)
- *Cliffs of Freedom* (2019), as Yia-Yia
- *Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems* (2018), as Yellow Diamond
- *POSE* (2018), series, as Frederica Norman — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/pose.md)
- *The Comedian* (2016), as Florence Berkowitz
- *Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family* (2015), as Patti LuPone
- *BoJack Horseman* (2014), series, as Mimi Stilton (voice) — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/bojack-horseman.md)
- *Penny Dreadful* (2014), series, as Joan Clayton, Dr. Seward — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/penny-dreadful.md)
- *Steven Universe* (2013), series, as Yellow Diamond (voice) — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/steven-universe.md)
- *Mom* (2013), series, as Rita
- *Parker* (2013), as Ascension
- *American Horror Story* (2011), series, as Kathy Pizazz, Joan Ramsey
- *Union Square* (2011), as Lucia
- *Portraits in Dramatic Time* (2011), Actor
- *Company* (2011), as Joanne
- *Glee* (2009), series, as Patti LuPone — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/tv/glee.md)
- *Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny* (2007), as Leocadia Begbick
- *Army Wives* (2007), series, as Ms. Galassini
- *Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge* (2006), Actor
- *30 Rock* (2006), series, as Sylvia Rossitano — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md)
- *Ugly Betty* (2006), series, as Mrs. Weiner
- *Passion* (2005), as Fosca
- *Candide* (2005), as The Old Lady
- *Broadway's Lost Treasures II* (2004), as Reno Sweeney (segment "Anything Goes")
- *Broadway's Lost Treasures* (2003), as Eva Perón (segment "Evita")
- *In-Laws* (2002), series, Actor
- *City by the Sea* (2002), as Maggie
- *A Little Night Music: Ravinia Festival Concert* (2002), as Desiree Armfeldt
- *Monday Night Mayhem* (2002), as Emmy Cosell
- *Heist* (2001), as Betty Croft
- *Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert* (2001), as Nellie Lovett
- *The Victim* (2001), as Sandy
- *Cold Blooded* (2000), as Van Klerk
- *State and Main* (2000), as Sherry Bailey
- *Just Looking* (1999), as Sylvia Levine Polinsky
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Lydia Lebasi
- *Bonanno: A Godfather's Story* (1999), as Miss C. Canzinarra
- *Summer of Sam* (1999), as Helen
- *The 24 Hour Woman* (1999), as Joan Marshall
- *Will & Grace* (1998), series, as Patti LuPone
- *Her Last Chance* (1996), as Joanna Saxen
- *Remember WENN* (1996), series, as Grace Cavendish
- *The Song Spinner* (1995), as Zantalalia
- *Touched by an Angel* (1994), series, as Alice Dupree
- *Frasier* (1993), series, as Zora Crane — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/frasier.md)
- *Family Prayers* (1993), as Aunt Nan
- *Sunset Boulevard: Live at the Sydmonton Festival* (1992), as Norma Desmond
- *The Water Engine* (1992), as Rita Lang
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Ruth Miller — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Cheryl Monroe (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Driving Miss Daisy* (1989), as Florine Werthan — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/driving-miss-daisy.md)
- *Life Goes On* (1989), series, as Elizabeth 'Libby' Thacher
- *LBJ: The Early Years* (1987), as Claudia Alta 'Lady Bird' Taylor Johnson
- *Wise Guys* (1986), as Wanda Valentini
- *The Cradle Will Rock* (1985), as Moll / Mr. Mister’s Daughter
- *Witness* (1985), as Elaine — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/witness.md)
- *Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta* (1984), as Rachel Burston
- *Starfest: The Stars Salute Public Television 1983* (1983), Actor
- *Fighting Back* (1982), as Lisa D'Angelo
- *1941* (1979), as Lydia Hedberg
- *King of the Gypsies* (1978), as (uncredited)
- *The Andros Targets* (1977), series, as Sharon Walker
- *The Time of Your Life* (1976), as Kitty Duval
- *Live from Lincoln Center* (1976), series, as Fosca
- *August*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Ken Fallin and Patti Lupone at the Wall Street Journal's 'Salute to the Tony Awards' party, a party hosted by Lupone at which Fallin's work was auctioned for ch (2014)](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-e7a61476d013.jpg) Ken Fallin and Patti Lupone at the Wall Street Journal's 'Salute to the Tony Awards' party, a party hosted by Lupone at which Fallin's work was auctioned for ch (2014) — David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/Ken_Fallin_and_Patti_Lupone_2014_New_York.jpg/1280px-Ken_Fallin_and_Patti_Lupone_2014_New_York.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Image of Patti LuPone on January 13, 2012, outside the Ethel Barrymore Theatre](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-424fbef807aa.jpg) Image of Patti LuPone on January 13, 2012, outside the Ethel Barrymore Theatre — Bearian, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/67/Patti_LuPone_1_13_12.JPG/1280px-Patti_LuPone_1_13_12.JPG?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![This image was taken as a screenshot from a YouTube video from the Our Movie Guide channel. It features the cast and creators from Agatha All Along as they atte (2024)](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-7348191fd39b.png) This image was taken as a screenshot from a YouTube video from the Our Movie Guide channel. It features the cast and creators from Agatha All Along as they atte (2024) — Our Movie Guide, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/Patti_LuPone_Agatha_All_Along_Premiere.png/1280px-Patti_LuPone_Agatha_All_Along_Premiere.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Patti LuPone](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-f436bb8315e7.png) Patti LuPone — Our Movie Guide, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Patti_LuPone_Agatha_All_Along_Premiere_%28cropped%29.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Patti LuPone](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-832c4387d0f2.jpg) Patti LuPone — Image via TMDB
- ![Patti LuPone](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-ab1b8bad39f8.jpg) Patti LuPone — Image via TMDB
- ![Patti LuPone](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-68dd14fbc16d.jpg) Patti LuPone — Image via TMDB
- ![Patti LuPone, Vanessa Redgrave. photo by Rob Rich © 2011 robwayne1@aol.com 516-676-3939](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-00c2f9dd6933.jpg) Patti LuPone, Vanessa Redgrave. photo by Rob Rich © 2011 robwayne1@aol.com 516-676-3939 — Drama League from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/Patti_LuPone_and_Vanessa_Redgrave.jpg/1280px-Patti_LuPone_and_Vanessa_Redgrave.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Patti LuPone](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-df93e1f796b1.jpg) Patti LuPone — Image via TMDB
- ![Patti LuPone](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-f754900cd370.jpg) Patti LuPone — Image via TMDB
- ![Patti LuPone](https://film.one/media/person/18494/gallery-72b883c567b7.jpg) Patti LuPone — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- 1998: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (nominated), for *Frasier*

### Other awards — 13 won, 9 nominated

- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical 2011: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (nominated)
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical 2011: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical (nominated)
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical 2008: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (won)
- Drama League Award 2008: Drama League Award (won)
- Grammy Award for Best Classical Album 2008: Grammy Award for Best Classical Album (won)
- Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording 2008: Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical 2008: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (won)
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical 2006: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (nominated)
- Drama League Award 2006: Drama League Award (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical 2006: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (nominated)
- Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cast 2000: Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cast (won), for *State and Main*
- National Board of Review Award for Best Cast 2000: National Board of Review Award for Best Cast (won), for *State and Main*
- Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast 2000: Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast (won), for *State and Main*
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play 1998: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play (nominated)
- Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical 1994: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical (nominated)
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical 1988: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical 1988: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (nominated)
- Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical 1985: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical (won)
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical 1980: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (won)
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical 1980: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical (won)
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical 1976: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical (nominated)
- Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical 1976: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical (nominated)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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