Patti LuPone is a Tony Award winning stage actress and singer who made her professional debut in the 1971 rock musical, Iphegnia.
On April 16, 2009, LuPone spoke with Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle during CBS's Morning Show. LuPone, who originally performed the song "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables, praised Boyle's rendition of technically difficult song.Zap2it: Susan Boyle Talks with Patti LuPone (April 16, 2009)
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April 21, 1949
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Trained with the first class of the Drama Division of New York's Juilliard SchoolOfficial Site: Patti LuPone
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Founding member of John Houseman's The Acting CompanyOfficial Site: Patti LuPone
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Starred in Sweeney Todd
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Won the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Best Actress in a Musical" as well as the Drama League Award for "Distinguished Performance" for her performance as Rose in the musical GypsyOfficial Site: Patti LuPone
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Created the role of Fantine in the the RSC London production of Les MiserablesOfficial Site: Patti LuPone
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Created the role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, for which she received a 1994 Olivier nomination for "Best Actress in a Musical"Official Site: Patti LuPone
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Has appeared in several films, including City By The Sea, State and Main, Driving Miss Daisy and WitnessOfficial Site: Patti LuPone
