Matthew Perry Biography


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Matthew Perry Quote:

"Everything is just falling into place for me right now.
I just turned 30, which I thought I was going to
be bummed about, but I`m not.
"

Matthew Perry
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EARLY LIFE
ACTING CAREER
OTHER CAREERS
ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY
PRIVATE/PERSONAL LIFE

Matthew Perry "I used to be a real prince charming if I went on a date with a girl. But then I`d get to where I was likely to have a stroke from the stress of keeping up my act. I`ve since learned the key to a good date is to pay attention on her."
~ Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry's Career Highlights flixster.actor.pane.162671845 - flixster

Non-acting careers: Student, Junior Tennis Player
Big break: Playing Chandler Bing on Friends
Defining characters: Playing the character role of "Chandler Bing" in the TV Comedy Sitcom "Friends".
Playing Nicholas 'Oz' Oseransky in the movie The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and The Whole Ten Yards (2004)
Best movies: The Whole Nine Yards
Best TV: Friends
Stage credits:
  • Playing George Gibbs in Our Town
  • The Miracle Worker
Endorsements:

Microsoft (with Jennifer Aniston)
Hanes (with Michael Jordan)

Top awards: - For the TV Comedy Sitcom, Friends.


Television Appearances
TV Movies
Miniseries

"Punk'd"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On an episode#3.1 on 25 April 2004
He appeared as himself

"Celebrity Poker Showdown"
Matthew Perry was on 3 episodes on this TV show
Tournament 2, Game 4 17 June 2004 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
Tournament 4, Game 1 10 October 2004 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
Tournament 4 Championship 14 November 2004 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
Specials

"E! True Hollywood Story"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
in an exclusive E! True Hollywood Story episode on Friends, aired on November 19, 2006
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"Parkinson" Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On an episode dated 26 April 2003
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

Episodic

"Lost"
Matthew Perry was uncredited for his appearance in 2 episodes on this TV show
On the episode titled: The Incident: Part 1 and The Incident: Part 2
He played the role of George Hobbes

"The End of Steve"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show of this show, he played the role of Steve, and was a Writer, Co-creator and co-executive producer of this show.
The episode was entitled, “Pilot” and was aired on November 30, 2008

"In the Mix" (In the Cutz)
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On the episode entitled “Leachman Passes a Milestone/Golf/Stuff Style & Jules Verne Gets the Star Treatment” aired on 3 November 2006 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip"
Matthew Perry was on 22 episodes on this TV show, he played the role of Matt Albie.

"Scrubs"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
on the episode titled “My Unicorn” aired on 23 November 2004
He appeared as Murray Marks, Director

"The West Wing"
Matthew Perry was on 3 episodes on this TV show, he played the role of Joe Quincy
On Evidence of Things Not Seen - 23 April 2003
On Life on Mars - 30 April 2003
On Separation of Powers - 12 November 2003

"Friends"
Matthew Perry was on 238 episodes on this TV show

"Ally McBeal"
Matthew Perry was on 2 episodes on this TV show, he appeared as Attorney Todd Merrick
Love Is All Around: Part 1 and Part 2 - 15 April 2002

"The Simpsons"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On the “Treehouse of Horror XII” - 6 November 2001
He appeared as himself, as a special guestvoice

"Caroline in the City"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On Caroline and the Folks - 2 November 1995
He appeared as Chandler Bing


"Dream On"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On To the Moon, Alex! On 31 October 1992, he appeared as Alex

"Sibs"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
What Makes Lily Run? On 31 July 1992 he appeared as Matthew L. Perry

"Beverly Hills, 90210"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On the episode titled “April Is the Cruelest Month” aired on April 11, 1991
He played the character of Roger Azarian

"Who's the Boss?"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On the episode titled “Roomies” 6 November 1990 - Benjamin Dawson

"Sydney"
Matthew Perry was on 13 episodes on this TV show, he played the role of Billy Kells

“Growing Pains"
Matthew Perry was on 3 episodes on this TV show, he played the role of Sandy
On the episode “In Carol We Trust” aired on 18 January 1989
On “Anniversary from Hell” aired on 15 February 1989
and on “Second Chance” aired on 19 April 1989

"Highway to Heaven" Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
on Hello and Farewell 7 December 1988 - David Hastings

"Just the Ten of Us" Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On The Dinner Test 18 November 1988 - Ed as Matthew L. Perry

"Second Chance" - "Boys Will Be Boys"
Matthew Perry was on 21 episodes of this show, he played the role of Chazz Russell

"Silver Spoons"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On “Rick Moves Out” taken on 20 October 1986
He played the character role of Davey

"Charles in Charge"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On “The Wrong Guy” aired on 27 February 1985
Ed Stanley as Matthew L. Perry

"Not Necessarily the News"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
Audrie in Love 14 November 1983
He played the role of Bob

"240-Robert"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
Bank Job - 1 October 1979
He played the role of Arthur

"Home Free"
Matthew Perry was on 13 episodes on this TV show,
He played the role of Matt Bailey


Other notable appearances/credits:

"The John Larroquette Show"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
Rachel Redux 9 May 1995 - Steven
"Late Night with Conan O'Brien"
Matthew Perry was on 2 episodes on this TV show
On an episode dated 16 February 2000 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 15 September 2006 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"
Matthew Perry was on 6 episodes on this TV show
On an episode dated 12 November 1998 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 16 August 2002 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 4 April 2004 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 6 May 2004 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 15 July 2005 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 13 September 2006 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"SNL: Saturday Night Live"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On “Matthew Perry/Oasis” on 4 October 1997
He appeared as himself, as a special guest, host

"The Rosie O'Donnell Show"
Matthew Perry was on 5 episodes on this TV show
On an episode dated 26 February 1997 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 9 February 1998 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 26 May 1998 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 18 October 1999 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 14 February 2000 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"Late Show with David Letterman"
Matthew Perry was on 2 episodes on this TV show
On an episode dated 30 January 1997 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 30 March 2004 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
"Richard & Judy"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On an episode dated 12 April 2003
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"The Daily Show" - "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart"
Matthew Perry was on 2 episodes on this TV show
On an episode dated 22 August 2002 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 6 April 2004 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"Total Request Live" - "Total Request with Carson Daly"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On an episode dated 5 April 2004
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On an episode dated 5 April 2004
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"The Oprah Winfrey Show"
Matthew Perry was on 2 episodes on this TV show
On an episode dated 20 November 2003
He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 7 May 2004
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"Extra" - “Extra: The Entertainment Magazine"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On an episode dated 15 October 2003
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"E.T. - Entertainment Tonight"
Matthew Perry was on 3 episodes on this TV show
On an episode dated 11 October 2003 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 16 October 2006 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
On an episode dated 15 October 2007 - He appeared as himself, as a special guest
"Last Call with Carson Daly"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On an episode dated 15 April 2004
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On the episode dated 25 September 2006
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

"Sunday Morning Shootout"
Matthew Perry was on 1 episode of this show
On the episode #1.28 16 on May 2004
He appeared as himself, as a special guest

Matthew Perry's Relationships flixster.actor.pane.162671845 - flixster

Matthew Perry
Family:

Mother: Suzanne Jane Louise Langford-Morrison
Father: John Bennett Perry

Romance(s):
Amanda Peet
Diana Sproveri
Jennifer Capriati
Lara Flynn Boyle
Aries Aries
Yasmine Bleeth
Julia Roberts
Neve Campbell
Renee Zellweger
Maeve Quinlan
Heather Graham
Rachel Dunn
Lauren Graham
Lizzy Caplan
Piper Perabo
Sheryl Crow
Meg Ryan

Frequent collaborator(s):
Bruce Willis
Actor
Amanda Peet
Actress

Other affiliations:




Matthew Perry's Fun Facts flixster.actor.pane.162671845 - flixster

Matthew Perry on a roller coaster ride

  • He is fluent in French.
  • Matthew Perry was a top-ranked junior player.
  • Matthew Perry is the only central cast member of "Friends" who has not been nominated for a Razzie Award.
  • His favorite NHL team is the Ottawa Senators.
  • Matthew Perry enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time.
  • He is also the youngest cast member of "Friends".
  • He is a Toronto Blue Jays Fan.
Matthew Perry's Awards & Honors flixster.actor.pane.162671845 - flixster

Matthew Perry and Friends Co Stars wins award

AWARDS WON:
Year
Award
Award Description
Category / Recepients
Result
2000 TV Guide Award Editor's Choice Award
Shared with Friends Co-Stars:
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox,
Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc,
David Schwimmer, Jane Sibbett and John Christopher Allen
Won


NOMINATIONS:

Year
Award
Award Description
Category / Recepients
Result
2007 Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for:
The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV)
Nominated
2004 Emmy Award Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for:
"The West Wing" (1999)
For playing "Joe Quincy"
Nominated
2003 Emmy Award Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for: "The West Wing" (1999)
For playing "Joe Quincy".
Nominated
2007 Golden Globe Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
for: The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV)
Nominated
2006 Satellite Award Best Actor in a Series, Drama
for: "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006)
Nominated
2007 Actor,
Screen Actors Guild Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for: The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV) Nominated

Matthew Perry's Upcoming Projects flixster.actor.pane.162671845 - flixster




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