Antoinette Perry

This article is about the American actress. For the Canadian lieutenant governor, see Antoinette Perry (lieutenant governor).
Antoinette Perry
Born
Mary Antoinette Perry

June 27, 1888
Denver, Colorado
DiedJune 28, 1946(1946-06-28) (aged 58)
New York, New York
OccupationsActress, 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.

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