Antoinette Perry was born on June 27, 1888 in Denver, Colorado, USA. Antoinette is known for Strictly Dishonorable (1951) and Strictly Dishonorable (1931). Antoinette was married to Frank Wheatcroft Frueauff. Antoinette died on June 28, 1946 in New York City, New York, USA.
Theatre's most coveted annual award - The Tony - was created in her
honor, having devoted so much of her life to the pursuit of excellence
on the stage
Stage actress-cum pioneering producer and director known for her great
beauty and tough-as-nails demeanor. Began performing on stage at age
15, touring with an uncle's company.
Daughter Margaret Perry confessed that Antoinette was an avid gambler,
especially on horses, and when she died she was $300,000 in debt and
living on $800 a week from royalties from her stage hit "Harvey".