robert francis lupone (july 29, 1946 – august 27, 2022) was an american actor and artistic director. his sister is patti lupone. lupone was nominated for the tony award for best featured actor in a musical for his role in "a chorus line" (1976). he also appeared in the plays "a thousand clowns" (2001), "true west" (2000), "a view from the bridge" (1997), "late nite comic" (1987), "saint joan" (1977), and "the magic show" (1974).