Matthew Perry

Actor

American Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States

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Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth19/08/1969
Age54 years (died on 28, Oct, 2023)
BirthplaceWilliamstown, Massachusetts, United States
Date of Death28/10/2023

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMatthew Langford Perry
Nickname(s)Matty, Matt, Perry

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight82 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Buckley School, Rockcliffe Park Public School
CollegeAshbury College

Personal Life

Age (at the time of death)54 Years

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherJohn Bennett Perry
MotherSuzanne Perry
SiblingsCaitlin Morrison (Half Sister), Marie Perry (Half Sister), Emily Morrison (Half Sister), Madeleine Morrison (Half Sister), Willy Morrison (Half Brother)

Career

Famous RoleTV - Chandler Bing - FRIENDS, Film - The Ron Clark Story (2006)
DebutActing: Film - A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), TV - Arthur in 240-Robert (1979), Director: Scrubs
Notable FilmsFools Rush In (1997), Almost Heroes (1998), Three to Tango (1999), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), Serving Sara (2002), The Whole Ten Yards (2005), 17 Again (2009)
Notable TVFriends (1994-2004), The West Wing (2003), Ally McBeal (2002), Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006-2007)

Favourites

HobbiesTennis
TV ShowLost
MovieGround Hog Day
BeverageSugar free RedBull
SongDon't Give Up by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush
Baseball TeamToronto Blue Jays

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mathew Perry excelled as a top-ranked junior tennis player.
2. He explored comedy at the LA Connection during his high school years.
3. Perry garnered an Emmy nomination in 2002 for portraying Chandler Bing on FRIENDS.
4. Apart from TV, he showcased his acting skills in various movie roles.
5. He showcased his comedic mastery in The West Wing as Joe Quincy, earning two Emmy nominations.
6. His portrayal in The Ron Clark Story earned him a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination.
7. Since February 2015, Perry starred in and co-produced the sitcom The Odd Couple.
8. In 1997, Mathew Perry underwent a 28-day rehabilitation program for his Vicodin addiction.
9. Subsequently, he struggled with health issues and battled addiction to multiple substances.
10. In 2011, Perry advocated for funding drug courts on Capitol Hill.
11. For his efforts in addiction recovery, he received a Champion of Recovery award from the White House.
12. Offered a university spot, he chose acting in Seconds Chance over attending USC.
13. Matthew Perry's sharp wit contributed to the humor of FRIENDS.
14. His character's social awkwardness mirrored his real-life personality.
15. The tip of his right middle finger was accidentally severed by his grandfather.
16. He supported the Lili Claire Foundation and hosted events for them.
17. John B. Perry, Mathew’s father, portrayed Rachel’s boyfriend Joshua on FRIENDS.
18. He made it to the Top 30 of the Forbes Top 100 Celebrity rich list.
19. As part of FRIENDS, he was the youngest among the main cast.
20. In both The Whole Nine Yards and Three to Tango, he humorously admitted to being nervous.
21. Matthew Perry excelled as a top-ranked junior tennis player.
22. In 1997, Matthew Perry underwent a 28-day rehabilitation program for his Vicodin addiction.
23. Offered a university spot, he chose acting in Second Chance over attending USC.
24. John Bennett Perry, Matthew's father, portrayed Rachel's boyfriend Joshua on FRIENDS.
25. As part of FRIENDS, he was among the main cast.
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