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Frankie Michaels Chernesky's 1966 Tony Award from ''Mame'' for his ''Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical''. To this date, Michaels holds the record for being the youngest person to win a Tony Award at age 10 for his performance as Patrick Dennis. The 3'' medallion features the masks of comedy and tragedy with the words, ''ANTOINETTE PERRY AWARD'' on the front. Verso has a relief profile of Perry and reads, ''THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING PRESENTS TO / FRANKIE MICHAELS / ACTOR-MUSICAL FEATURED OR SUPPORTING / FOR DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATRE / 'MAME' / 1965-1966''. Sterling silver mark of ''STER.'' appears on the rim. Award was presented in 1966 and does not have the black pedestal, which was introduced in 1967. Comes without original presentation case. Weighs 195 g. or 6.9 oz. Very small spots of discoloration, else near fine condition. With an LOA from Frankie Michaels Chernesky.
Tony Award Presented to Frankie Michaels in ''Mame'' -- Youngest Recipient Ever to Win the Tony, Won at Age 10
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