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Matthew Perry(1969-2023)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Writer
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000380
Matthew Perry
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Matthew Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to Suzanne Marie (Langford), a Canadian journalist, and John Bennett Perry, an American actor. His ancestry includes English, Irish, German, Swiss-German, and French-Canadian.

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, he became more interested in acting. In addition to performing in several high school stage productions, he remained an avid tennis player. Perry ranked 17th nationally in the junior singles category and third in the doubles category. Upon graduating from high school, Perry intended to enroll at the University of Southern California. However, when he was offered a leading role on the television series, Second Chance (1987), he seized the opportunity to begin his acting career.

Perry appeared in the hit comedy film Koko potti (2000), as the neighbor of a hit man, played by Bruce Willis. His other feature film credits included Suin päin suhteeseen (1997), Edessä on pitkä yö, Jimmy Reardon (1988), Näpit irti tyttärestäni (1989) and Joku meistä on murhaaja (1994). He also co-starred with Chris Farley in the buddy comedy Almost Heroes (1998) and in the romantic comedy, Three to Tango (1999), opposite Neve Campbell. Perry resides in Los Angeles. He enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time.
BornAugust 19, 1969
DiedOctober 28, 2023(54)
BornAugust 19, 1969
DiedOctober 28, 2023(54)
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000380
  • Nominated for 5 Primetime Emmys
    • 6 wins & 34 nominations total

Remembering Matthew Perry: 1969-2023

Remembering Matthew Perry: 1969-2023

We celebrate the life and career of Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on "Friends."
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Matthew Perry at an event for Valehtelemisen sietämätön keveys (2009)
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Matthew Perry, Michael Sheehan, and Eric Goldman in 240-Robert (1979)
Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry in Friends (1994)
Matthew Perry and James Widdoes in Charles in Charge (1984)
Matthew Perry, Julie Cobb, Gary Riley, and James Widdoes in Charles in Charge (1984)
Matthew Perry, Julie Cobb, and James Widdoes in Charles in Charge (1984)
Matthew Perry in Charles in Charge (1984)
Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Matthew Perry in Friends (1994)
Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer in Friends (1994)
Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and Richard Branson in Friends (1994)
Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry in Friends (1994)
Matthew Perry and Robin McDonald in Friends (1994)
Matthew Perry in Friends (1994)

Known for:

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer in Friends (1994)
Friends
8.9
TV Series
  • Chandler Bing
Amanda Peet, Matthew Perry, Steven Weber, Sarah Paulson, Timothy Busfield, D.L. Hughley, Bradley Whitford, and Nate Corddry in Studio 60 (2006)
Studio 60
8.3
TV Series
  • Matt Albie
Promo Poster
Koko potti
6.7
  • Oz Oseransky
  • 2000
Matthew Perry, Brandon Mychal Smith, and Hannah Hodson in The Ron Clark Story (2006)
The Ron Clark Story
7.5
TV Movie
  • Ron Clark
  • 2006

Credits

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Actor

  • Matthew Perry, Katie Holmes, Alexander Siddig, and Kristen Hager in Kennedyt - kun Camelot murtui (2017)
    Kennedyt - kun Camelot murtui
    6.3
    TV Mini Series
    • Ted Kennedy
    • 2017
  • Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald in The Good Fight (2017)
    The Good Fight
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Mike Kresteva
    • 2017
  • Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon in Poikamiesboksi (2015)
    Poikamiesboksi
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Oscar Madison
    • 2015–2017
  • Lisa Kudrow in Web Therapy (2011)
    Web Therapy
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Tyler Bishop
    • 2015
  • Playhouse Presents (2012)
    Playhouse Presents
    6.7
    TV Series
    • The Charismatic Man
    • 2014
  • Courteney Cox, Josh Hopkins, Busy Philipps, Dan Byrd, Ian Gomez, Christa Miller, and Brian Van Holt in Puumanainen (2009)
    Puumanainen
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Sam
    • 2014
  • Matthew Perry, Bill Cobbs, Suzy Nakamura, Julie White, Laura Benanti, Brett Gelman, and Tyler James Williams in Ryhmäterapian tarpeessa (2012)
    Ryhmäterapian tarpeessa
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Ryan King
    • 2012–2013
  • Julianna Margulies in Good Wife (2009)
    Good Wife
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Mike Kresteva
    • 2012–2013
  • Matthew Perry in Mr. Sunshine (2011)
    Mr. Sunshine
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Ben Donovan
    • 2011
  • Childrens Hospital (2008)
    Childrens Hospital
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Matthew Perry
    • 2011
  • Fallout: New Vegas (2010)
    Fallout: New Vegas
    8.9
    Video Game
    • Benny (voice)
    • 2010
  • Zac Efron in 17 again (2009)
    17 again
    6.4
    • Mike O'Donnell (Adult)
    • 2009
  • The End of Steve (2008)
    The End of Steve
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Steve Legend
    • 2008
  • Birds of America (2008)
    Birds of America
    6.0
    • Morrie
    • 2008
  • Amanda Peet, Matthew Perry, Steven Weber, Sarah Paulson, Timothy Busfield, D.L. Hughley, Bradley Whitford, and Nate Corddry in Studio 60 (2006)
    Studio 60
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Matt Albie
    • 2006–2007

Producer

  • Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer in Friends: The Reunion (2021)
    Friends: The Reunion
    8.0
    TV Special
    • executive producer
    • 2021
  • Matthew Perry, Katie Holmes, Alexander Siddig, and Kristen Hager in Kennedyt - kun Camelot murtui (2017)
    Kennedyt - kun Camelot murtui
    6.3
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 2017
  • Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon in Poikamiesboksi (2015)
    Poikamiesboksi
    6.3
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2015–2017
  • Matthew Perry, Bill Cobbs, Suzy Nakamura, Julie White, Laura Benanti, Brett Gelman, and Tyler James Williams in Ryhmäterapian tarpeessa (2012)
    Ryhmäterapian tarpeessa
    7.5
    TV Series
    • co-executive producer
    • 2012–2013
  • Matthew Perry in Mr. Sunshine (2011)
    Mr. Sunshine
    6.7
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2011
  • The End of Steve (2008)
    The End of Steve
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 2008
  • Matthew Perry in Numb (2007)
    Numb
    6.5
    • executive producer
    • 2007

Writer

  • Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon in Poikamiesboksi (2015)
    Poikamiesboksi
    6.3
    TV Series
    • developed for television by
    • teleplay by (creator)
    • 2015–2017
  • Matthew Perry in Mr. Sunshine (2011)
    Mr. Sunshine
    6.7
    TV Series
    • creator
    • written by
    • 2011
  • The End of Steve (2008)
    The End of Steve
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • co-creator (creator)
    • 2008
  • Imagining Emily
    6.0
    Short
    • writer
    • 1999

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Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • Cameo
    • Facebook
  • Alternative names
    • Matthew Perry Arquette
  • Height
    • 1.83 m
  • Born
    • August 19, 1969
    • Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • October 28, 2023
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cardiac arrest)
  • Children
    • No Children
  • Parents
      Suzanne Marie Langford
  • Relatives
      Caitlin Morrison(Half Sibling)
  • Other works
    Release of The Rembrandts' music video of the Friends (1994) theme song, "I'll Be There For You," with appearances by Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, and Matt LeBlanc.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 6 Interviews
    • 14 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 23 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    The first time he ever got onto the cover of "People" magazine he sent it to one of his old teachers, Dr. Web, who said he would never amount to anything if he kept joking around all the time.
  • Quotes
    I learned to fall down early in life - I was like six - because I realized it was a way to make girls laugh.
  • Trademark
    Sarcastic disposition
  • Nicknames
    • Matty
    • Matt
    • MattMan
  • Salaries
      Friends: The Reunion
      (2021)
      $4,000,000 +producer fee+back end

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