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Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Matthew Perry was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, where he became a top-ranked junior tennis player in Canada. However, after moving to Los Angeles at the age of 15 to live with his father (actor John Bennett Perry), he became more interested in acting. In addition to performing in several high school stage productions... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (50 titles)
2012-2013 Go On (TV series)
Ryan King
Urn-ed Run (2013) … Ryan King
Fast Breakup (2013) … Ryan King
Matchup Problems (2013) … Ryan King
Double Down (2013) … Ryan King
 
2012-2013 The Good Wife (TV series)
Mike Kresteva
I Fought the Law (2012) … Mike Kresteva (uncredited)
Pants on Fire (2012) … Mike Kresteva
 
2011 Mr. Sunshine (TV series)
Ben Donovan
Family business (2011) … Ben Donovan
Self Help (2011) … Ben Donovan
The Best Man (2011) … Ben Donovan
Ben and Vivian (2011) … Ben Donovan
 
2011 Childrens Hospital (TV series)
Matthew Perry
The Black Doctor (2011) … Matthew Perry
 
2010 Fallout: New Vegas (Video Game)
Benny (voice)
 
2008 The End of Steve (TV movie)
Steve Legend
 
2006-2007 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (TV series)
Matt Albie
K&R: Part 3 (2007) … Matt Albie
K&R: Part 2 (2007) … Matt Albie
K&R: Part 1 (2007) … Matt Albie
Breaking News (2007) … Matt Albie
 
2007/I Numb
Hudson Milbank
 
2006 The Ron Clark Story (TV movie)
Ron Clark
 
2005 Hoosiers II: Senior Year (short)
Coach Norman Dale Jr.
 
2005 Friday Night Lights Lost Scene (TV short)
Football Player
 
2004 Scrubs (TV series)
Murray Marks
My Unicorn (2004) … Murray Marks
 
2003 The West Wing (TV series)
Joe Quincy
Life on Mars (2003) … Joe Quincy
 
2002 Ally McBeal (TV series)
Todd Merrick
 
2000 The Kid
Mr. Vivian, the Hairy Informatician (uncredited)
 
1995 Caroline in the City (TV series)
Chandler Bing
 
1995 The John Larroquette Show (TV series)
Steven
Rachel Redux (1995) … Steven
 
1994 Parallel Lives (TV movie)
Willie Morrison
 
1994 Getting In
Randall Burns
 
1994 L.A.X. 2194 (TV movie)
Blaine
 
1993 Home Free (TV series)
Matt Bailey
Nature of Things (1993) … Matt Bailey
The Groundlings (1993) … Matt Bailey
The Abbysitter (1993) … Matt Bailey
 
1993 Deadly Relations (TV movie)
George Westerfield
 
1992 Dream On (TV series)
Alex Farmer
To the Moon, Alex! (1992) … Alex Farmer
 
1992 Sibs (TV series)
What Makes Lily Run? (1992) (as Matthew L. Perry)
 
1991 Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV series)
Roger Azarian
April Is the Cruelest Month (1991) … Roger Azarian
 
1990 Call Me Anna (TV movie)
Desi Arnaz Jr (as Matthew L. Perry)
 
1990 Who's the Boss? (TV series)
Benjamin Dawson
Roomies (1990) … Benjamin Dawson
 
1990 Sydney (TV series)
Billy Kells
Jake (1990) … Billy Kells
On a Claire Day (1990) … Billy Kells
36-24-36 (1990) … Billy Kells
Sydney's Mom (1990) … Billy Kells
 
1989 She's Out of Control
Timothy (as Matthew L. Perry)
 
1989 Growing Pains (TV series)
Sandy
Second Chance (1989) … Sandy
Anniversary from Hell (1989) … Sandy
In Carol We Trust (1989) … Sandy
 
1989 Empty Nest (TV series)
Bill at 18
A Life in the Day (1989) … Bill at 18
 
1988 Highway to Heaven (TV series)
David Hastings
Hello and Farewell: Part 1 (1988) … David Hastings
Hello and Farewell: Part 2 (1988) … David Hastings
 
1988 Just the Ten of Us (TV series)
Ed
The Dinner Test (1988) … Ed (as Matthew L. Perry)
 
1988 Dance 'Til Dawn (TV movie)
Roger
 
1987-1988 Second Chance (TV series)
Chazz Russell
The Triangle (1988) … Chazz Russell
The Front (1988) … Chazz Russell
The Gang (1988) … Chazz Russell
 
1988 A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon
Fred Roberts (as Matthew L. Perry)
 
1987 Morning Maggie (TV movie)
Bradley McAllister (as Matthew L. Perry)
 
1986 Silver Spoons (TV series)
Davey
Rick Moves Out (1986) … Davey
 
1985 Charles in Charge (TV series)
Ed Stanley
The Wrong Guy (1985) … Ed Stanley (as Matthew L. Perry)
 
1983 Not Necessarily the News (TV series)
Bob
Audrie in Love (1983) … Bob
 
1979 240-Robert (TV series)
Arthur
Bank Job (1979) … Arthur
 
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
2012-2013 Go On (TV series) (co-executive producer - 21 episodes)
Urn-ed Run (2013) (co-executive producer)
Fast Breakup (2013) (co-executive producer)
Matchup Problems (2013) (co-executive producer)
Go for the Gold Watch (2013) (co-executive producer)
Double Down (2013) (co-executive producer)
 
2011 Mr. Sunshine (TV series) (executive producer - 8 episodes)
Cohen and Donovan (2011) (executive producer)
Self Help (2011) (executive producer)
The Best Man (2011) (executive producer)
Ben and Vivian (2011) (executive producer)
The Assistant (2011) (executive producer)
 
2008 The End of Steve (TV movie) (co-executive producer)
 
2007/I Numb (executive producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
2011 Mr. Sunshine (TV series)
Cohen and Donovan (2011) (creator)
Family business (2011) (creator)
Self Help (2011) (creator)
The Best Man (2011) (creator / written by)
Ben and Vivian (2011) (creator)
 
2008 The End of Steve (TV movie) (co-creator)
 
1999 Imagining Emily (writer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1995-2004 Friends (TV series)
The One with All the Other Ones: Part 1 (2004) (performer: "The Odd Couple" - uncredited)
The One Where Monica Sings (2003) (performer: "Joy to the World" - uncredited)
The One with Phoebe's Rats (2003) (performer: "I Will Survive" - uncredited)
The One with the Sharks (2002) (performer: "Oklahoma" - uncredited, "The Yellow Rose of Texas" - uncredited)
The One Where Ross Can't Flirt (1999) (performer: "Space Oddity" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
2004 Scrubs (TV series)
My Unicorn (2004)
 
Show ShowSelf (77 titles)
2013 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
Himself (segment "Watters' World")
Episode dated 30 April 2013 (2013) … Himself (segment "Watters' World")
 
2011-2013 Conan (TV series)
Himself
 
2006-2013 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 April 2013 (2013) … Himself
Episode dated 24 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 25 September 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
1995-2013 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #21.120 (2013) … Himself - Guest
Episode #20.205 (2012) … Himself
Episode #14.165 (2006) … Himself
Episode #13.125 (2005) … Himself
Episode #12.79 (2004) … Himself
 
2012 Matthew Perry's Testimony (Pt.2) (short)
Himself
 
2012 Jim Rome on Showtime (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.1 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode #8.339 (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2012 The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
 
2011-2012 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #10.244 (2012) … Himself
Episode #9.78 (2011) … Himself
 
2004-2012 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #25.7 (2012) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 5 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2012 The 2012 Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2011 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
Episode #9.5 (2011) … Himself
 
1998-2011 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
Matthew Perry (2011) … Himself
Matthew Perry (2004) … Himself
Matthew Perry (2002) … Himself
Matthew Perry (2000) … Himself
Matthew Perry (1998) … Himself
 
1997-2011 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #18.80 (2011) … Himself
Episode #16.121 (2009) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 30 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
Episode dated 30 January 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2003-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 30 August 2010 (2010) … Himself
Episode dated 15 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 15 October 2007 (2007) … Himself
Episode dated 16 October 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 11 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2010 The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Guest Actress/Actor in a Comedy Series
 
2010 Celebrity Liar (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.17 (2010) … Himself
Episode #1.5 (2010) … Himself
Episode #1.6 (2010) … Himself
 
2010 An Extras Night In (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 A Night at the Office (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Inside the Cinema (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 Kevin Pollak's Chat Show (TV series)
Himself
Matthew Perry/Chris Mallick (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.30 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 April 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Zac Goes Back (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Going Back to 17 (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2008 Festival Updates (TV series)
Himself (2008)
 
2008 Speechless (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 Out of Control: 10 Celebrity Rehabs Exposed (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
Friends (2006) … Himself
 
2006 In the Cutz (TV series)
Himself - Guest
 
1995-2006 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 September 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 16 February 2000 (2000) … Himself
Episode dated 4 May 1995 (1995) … Himself
 
2006 The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2005 Friends Final Thoughts (video short)
Himself
 
2005 ESPY Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2005 Playboy: Hef's Halloween Spooktacular (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Charity Jam (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Himself
Tournament 4 Championship (2004) … Himself
Tournament 4, Game 1 (2004) … Himself
Tournament 2, Game 4 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 2004 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Shootout (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.28 (2004) … Himself
 
2003-2004 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 7 May 2004 (2004) … Himself
Episode dated 20 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2004 Punk'd (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.1 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Total Request Live (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 5 April 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The 46th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2004 The 30th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 Glam Slam: WTA Fashion Show (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Extra (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
 
2003 Parkinson (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 26 April 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Richard & Judy (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 12 April 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 TV Land Awards: A Celebration of Classic TV (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2003 The 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
2003 The 29th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 NBC 75th Anniversary Special (TV special)
Himself
 
2002 The 28th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2001 The Simpsons (TV series)
Himself
Treehouse of Horror XII (2001) … Himself (voice)
 
2001 Friends: The Stuff You've Never Seen (TV special short)
Himself
 
2000 The 5th Annual GQ Men of the Year Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1997-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 February 2000 (2000) … Himself
Episode dated 18 October 1999 (1999) … Himself
Episode dated 26 May 1998 (1998) … Himself
Episode dated 9 February 1998 (1998) … Himself
Episode dated 26 February 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
2000 The 26th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Comedy Series and Presenter: Favorite Motion Picture Star in a Drama
 
1999 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
1997 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host
Matthew Perry/Oasis (1997) … Himself - Host
 
1997 Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 5 (TV movie)
Himself - Guest
 
1997 The 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Writing in a Comedy Series
 
1996 The 10th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 2nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series
 
1996 Oops! The World's Funniest Outtakes 4 (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 Comic Relief VII (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1995 The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Variety, Music or Comedy Series
 
1995 A Day with (TV movie)
Himself
 
1995 The 21st Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Comedy Series
 
1995 Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide (video documentary)
Himself
 
1988 The Starlight Annual Foundation Benefit (TV movie)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (10 titles)
2012 The Big Fat Quiz of the 90s (TV movie)
Chandler Bing (uncredited)
 
2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
 
2012 America's Book of Secrets (TV series)
 
2009 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
 
2008 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2007 El hormiguero (TV series)
 
2003 Celebrities Uncensored (TV series)
 
2000 Lord Stanley's Cup: Hockey's Ultimate Prize (video documentary)
Himself
 

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Biography: :  -- Known best as the loveable, wisecracking jokester "Chandler Bing" on the hit comedy show series "Friends," Emmy-nominated actor Matthew Perry has always been a funny guy. 17 Again -- Clip: Who do you think you are, my father? The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 3: Episode 360 -- Matthew Perry wants to be a spy and tells Jay about Go On.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

TV commercial for Hanes with 'Michael Jordan' (2005). See more »

Publicity Listings:

6 Interviews  | 9 Articles  | 18 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Matthew Perry Arquette | Matthew L. Perry

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I gravitate towards sort of broken characters who try to be better people. See more »

Trivia:

Said on his Twitter account that his favorite song is "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. See more »

Trademark:

Sarcastic disposition See more »

Nickname:

Matt See more »

Star Sign:

Leo