Antoinette Perry

Antoinette Perry
Born
Mary Antoinette Perry

June 27, 1888
DiedJune 28, 1946(1946-06-28) (aged 58)
New York, New York
Occupation(s)Actress, theatre producer and director and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing
SpouseFrank W. Frueauff (1909–1922)

Mary Antoinette "Tony" Perry (June 27, 1888 – June 28, 1946) was an American actress, producer, director and administrator, known for her work in theatre, she was co-founder and secretary of the American Theatre Wing and is the namesake of the Tony Awards, presented by that organization for excellence in Broadway theatre.[1]

  1. ^ Ellis Nassour, "Perry, Antoinette" American National Biography (1999) https://doi.org/10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1800930

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