Patti LuPone - Actor Profile

Patti LuPone

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 21, 1949
Birth Place: Northport, Long Island, New York, USA

About Patti LuPone

Patti Ann LuPone (born April 21, 1949) is an American actress and singer, who is best known for her work in stage musicals. She has won two Grammy Awards, two Tony Awards, and two Olivier Awards. She is also a 2006 American Theater Hall of Fame inductee. On television, LuPone played Lady Bird Johnson in the 1987 TV movie, LBJ: The Early Years, starred in the drama series Life Goes On (1989–1993) and received Emmy Award nominations for the TV movie The Song Spinner (1995) and her guest role in the sitcom Frasier (1998). In the 1990s she had a recurring role as defense attorney Ruth Miller on Law & Order. She also had recurring roles in two Ryan Murphy FX series, the thriller American Horror Story: Coven (2013–2014) and the drama Pose (2019), as well as on Murphy's Hollywood on Netflix. She guest starred in Penny Dreadful (2014–2016) before returning in a lead role. She voices the character Yellow Diamond in the animated series Steven Universe (2013–2019) and its epilogue series Steven Universe Future (2019–2020). She also appeared on The CW comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend as Rabbi Shari (2017). LuPone appeared in the Oscar-winning films Witness (1985) and Driving Miss Daisy (1989) and also was featured in State and Main (2000), Parker (2013), and The Comedian (2016). LuPone has a mezzo-soprano vocal range, and she is famous for her strong/high "Broadway" belt singing voice. In a 2008 interview, she maintained that she was "an actor who sings", and thankful she "had a voice"

Patti LuPone Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Patti LuPone reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Patti LuPone's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Patti LuPone's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Time of Your Life, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Patti LuPone Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Patti LuPone's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Patti LuPone has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Agatha All Along Self - Lilia Calderu Super Hit Similar →
2023 Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Beau Is Afraid Mona Wassermann Hit Similar →
2022 The School for Good and Evil Mrs. Deauville Hit Similar →
2022 Keeping Company with Sondheim Self / Joanne Super Hit Similar →
2020 The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America Fluor Super Hit Similar →
2019 Last Christmas Joyce Hit Similar →
2019 On Broadway Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Steven Universe: The Movie Yellow Diamond (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Cliffs of Freedom Yia-Yia Hit Similar →
2018 Steven Universe: Heart of the Crystal Gems Yellow Diamond Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Comedian Florence Berkowitz Average Similar →
2015 Dinner with Family with Brett Gelman and Brett Gelman's Family Patti LuPone Average Similar →
2013 Parker Ascension Average Similar →
2011 Union Square Lucia Flop Similar →
2011 Portraits in Dramatic Time - Super Hit Similar →
2011 Company Joanne Hit Similar →
2010 Sondheim! The Birthday Concert Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge - Super Hit Similar →
2005 Candide The Old Lady Hit Similar →
2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Reno Sweeney (segment "Anything Goes") Super Hit Similar →
2003 Broadway's Lost Treasures Eva Perón (segment "Evita") Average Similar →
2002 City by the Sea Maggie Average Similar →
2002 The Making of Sweeney Todd at the San Francisco Symphony Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Monday Night Mayhem Emmy Cosell Average Similar →
2001 Heist Betty Croft Average Similar →
2001 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in Concert Nellie Lovett Hit Similar →
2001 The Victim Sandy Super Hit Similar →
2000 Cold Blooded Van Klerk Flop Similar →
2000 State and Main Sherry Bailey Average Similar →
1999 Just Looking Sylvia Levine Polinsky Average Similar →
1999 Bonanno: A Godfather's Story Miss C. Canzinarra Flop Similar →
1999 Summer of Sam Helen Hit Similar →
1999 The 24 Hour Woman Joan Marshall Average Similar →
1997 An Evening with Patti LuPone Herself Super Hit Similar →
1996 Her Last Chance Joanna Saxen Average Similar →
1995 The Song Spinner Zantalalia Super Hit Similar →
1993 Family Prayers Aunt Nan Flop Similar →
1992 Sunset Boulevard: Live at the Sydmonton Festival Norma Desmond Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Water Engine Rita Lang Average Similar →
1992 Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall Self Super Hit Similar →
1989 Driving Miss Daisy Florine Werthan Hit Similar →
1987 LBJ: The Early Years Claudia Alta 'Lady Bird' Taylor Johnson Super Hit Similar →
1986 Wise Guys Wanda Valentini Flop Similar →
1985 Witness Elaine Hit Similar →
1984 Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta Rachel Burston Super Hit Similar →
1982 Fighting Back Lisa D'Angelo Average Similar →
1979 1941 Lydia Hedberg Average Similar →
1978 King of the Gypsies (uncredited) Average Similar →
1976 The Time of Your Life Kitty Duval Super Hit Similar →

Patti LuPone - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Patti LuPone?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Patti LuPone is "The Time of Your Life" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Patti LuPone acted in?

Patti LuPone has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Patti LuPone?

Other notable films include "Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid", "Audra McDonald and Friends: Build a Bridge", and "The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America".

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