John Epperson

Biography

John Epperson (born April 24, 1955) is an American drag artist, actor, pianist, vocalist, and writer who is mainly known for creating his stage character Lypsinka. As Lypsinka, he lip-synchs to meticulously edited, show-length soundtracks culled from snippets of outrageous 20th-century female performances in movies and song.

Known For

Black Swan

Angels in America

Vampire's Kiss

Another Gay Movie

I Am Divine

Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!

Witch Hunt

Wig

All Movies (20)

• Lypsinka: Toxic Femininity2024 · as Lypsinka
• NightGowns FOREVER2020 · as Self
• Wig2019 · as Self
• I Am Divine2014 · as Self
• Black Swan2010 · as Jaded Piano Player
• Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild!2008 · as Andy's Mom
• Mommie Dearest: Joan Lives On2006
• Bette and Joan: Blind Ambition2006 · as Self
• Another Gay Movie2006 · as Andy's Mom
• Beauty in a Jar2003 · as Self
• Eloise And Her Rawther Enormous Life1999 · as Self
• Dragtime1997 · as Lypsinka
• Red Ribbon Blues1995 · as Harold
• Wigstock: The Movie1995 · as Self
• Witch Hunt1994 · as Vivian Dart (as Lypsinka)
• An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends1993 · as Self
• Anything Goes1991 · as Lypsinka
• Nelson Sullivan1989
• Vampire's Kiss1989 · as Apache Dancer
• Wigstock: The Movie1987 · as Lypsinka

All TV Shows (1)

• Angels in America2003 · as Funeral Service Member (uncredited)