Matthew
Perry
Welcome to our tribute to the legendary Matthew Perry, a name synonymous with laughter and charm. Best known for his role as the lovable Chandler Bing in the iconic sitcom "Friends", Perry has touched millions of hearts with his wit, timing, and unforgettable one-liners.
Throughout his illustrious career, Perry has not only entertained us but also inspired us with his openness about his personal struggles, showing us that it's okay to be human and to seek help when needed.
Matthew Langford Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA. His parents were Suzanne Perry (née Langford) and John Bennett Perry. Unfortunately, his parents separated when he was just a year old, leading to a somewhat tumultuous childhood. His mother later married Canadian journalist Keith Morrison, while his father pursued an acting career in California. Matthew split his time between Canada and California during his formative years.
1979–1993
Early Roles
Perry's first credited role was a small part in 240-Robert in 1979 as a child actor. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Perry began auditioning for roles. Perry made guest appearances on Not Necessarily the News in 1983, Charles in Charge in 1985, and Silver Spoons in 1986. In 1987 and 1988, he played Chazz Russell in the TV series Second Chance (later called Boys Will Be Boys). Perry made his film debut in 1988 with A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon. In 1989, he had a three-episode arc on Growing Pains, portraying Carol Seaver's boyfriend Sandy who dies in hospital after a drunk-driving crash.
Perry was cast as a regular on the 1990 CBS sitcom Sydney, playing the younger brother of Valerie Bertinelli's character. In 1991, he made a guest appearance on Beverly Hills, 90210 as Roger Azarian. Perry played the starring role in the ABC sitcom Home Free, which aired in 1993.
Hi, I'm Chandler. I make jokes when I'm uncomfortable.
1994–2004
Breakthrough With Friends
Perry's commitment to a pilot for a drama called LAX 2194 initially made him unavailable for a role in another pilot, Six of One, later called Friends. After the LAX 2194 pilot fell through, he had the opportunity to read for a part in Six of One and was cast as Chandler Bing. He was the youngest member of the main cast at age 24.
Friends was hugely successful, and it made Perry an international celebrity. By 2002, he and his co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer were making $1 million per episode. The program earned him an Emmy nomination in 2002 for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award.
Perry appeared in films such Fools Rush In, Almost Heroes, Three to Tango, The Whole Nine Yards and its sequel The Whole Ten Yards, and Serving Sara.
In 1995, Perry and Jennifer Aniston appeared in a 60-minute-long promotional video for Microsoft's Windows 95, released on VHS on August 1.
For his performance as Joe Quincy in The West Wing, Perry received two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2003 and 2004. He appeared as attorney Todd Merrick in two episodes of Ally McBeal. In 2004, he made his directorial debut and acted in an episode of the fourth season of comedy-drama Scrubs, an episode which included his father.
The One with the Thumb
The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know
The One Where No One's Ready
The One with the Jam
The One with the Football
The One with Joey's New Girlfriend
The One with the Embryos
The One Where Everybody Finds Out
The One Where Ross Got High
The One with the Engagement Picture
The One with the Holiday Armadillo
The One with Monica and Chandler's Wedding
The One with the Halloween Party
The One with the Baby Shower
The One with the Boob Job
The Last One
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
A candid and revealing memoir about Matthew Perry's life, career, and struggles with addiction. Perry takes readers behind the scenes of the hit sitcom Friends, where he played Chandler Bing, and shares stories about his cast-mates, other celebrities he met along the way, and his many relationships.
But the heart of the memoir is Perry's unflinchingly honest account of his addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. He describes how his addiction spiraled out of control, leading to multiple stints in rehab and a near-fatal health scare. Perry also writes about the road to recovery and the peace he has found in sobriety.