Vincent Sardi Sr.

Vincent Sardi Sr. (December 23, 1885 – November 19, 1969) was an American restaurateur. He served as the original founder of the restaurant Sardi's for more than 50 years. He was given the Special Tony Award at the 1st Tony Awards.

Sardi died on November 19, 1969 at the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital in Essex County, New York, at the age 83. He was buried in Flushing Cemetery.