Antoinette Perry | |
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| Born | Mary Antoinette Perry June 27, 1888 |
| Died | June 28, 1946 (aged 58) New York, New York |
| 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]
- ^ Ellis Nassour, "Perry, Antoinette" American National Biography (1999) https://doi.org/10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1800930