Antoinette Perry | |
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Born | Mary Antoinette Perry June 27, 1888 |
Died | June 28, 1946 New York, New York | (aged 58)
Occupation(s) | Actress, theatre producer and director and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing |
Spouse | Frank 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]