Tony Awards: Angelina Jolie and Daniel Radcliffe land first wins

Jeremy Strong and Sarah Paulson are also among the winners at the event celebrating Broadway theatre.

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Radcliffe won the award for best actor in a musical for his role in the revival of Stephan Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along.

The play picked up a further three awards at the event which celebrates the best of theatre on Broadway.

In his acceptance speech, the 34-year-old wished his father a happy Father's day and thanked his girlfriend Erin Darke.

"My love Erin, you and our son are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I love you so much, thank you so much,” he said.

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