Today is the birthday of Mary Antoinette 'Tony' Perry (1888-1946), stage actress and director who sponsored the Stage Door Canteens to entertain troops in World War II. As a tribute, the Tony Award takes its name from her. Five named awards:1) Oscar: The first secretary of the Academy of Motion Pict
She s gone from starring in Beatrice Potter biopics to steamy lesbian sex scenes in US shows like The Politician - but British Lucy Boynton s star shows no sign of slowing down.