
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 The Whole Nine Yards (2000), as the neighbor of a hit man, played by Bruce Willis. His other feature film credits included Fools Rush In (1997), A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), She's Out of Control (1989) and Parallel Lives (1994). He also co-starred with Chris Farley in the buddy comedy Almost Heroes (1998) and in the romantic comedy, Un de trop (1999), opposite Neve Campbell. Perry resides in Los Angeles. He enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time.
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 21 nominations.
The Late Late Show with James Corden | Unknown | 2015-03-23 |
Late Night with Seth Meyers | Unknown | 2014-02-24 |
Hollywood Game Night | Unknown | 2013-07-11 |
Go On | Ryan King 22 episodes, 2012-2013 | 2012-08-08 |
America's Book of Secrets | Unknown | 2012-01-15 |
Mr. Sunshine | Ben Donovan 13 episodes, 2011 | 2011-02-09 |
Piers Morgan Live | Unknown | 2011-01-17 |
Web Therapy | Unknown | 2011-07-19 |
Conan | Unknown | 2010-11-08 |
The Good Wife | Unknown | 2009-09-22 |
Cougar Town | Unknown | 2009-09-23 |
Childrens Hospital | Unknown | 2008-12-08 |
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Matt Albie 22 episodes, 2006-2007 | 2006-09-18 |
Real Time with Bill Maher | Unknown | 2003-02-21 |
Punk'd | Unknown | 2003-03-17 |
Scrubs | Unknown | 2001-10-02 |
The West Wing | Unknown | 1999-09-22 |
Ally McBeal | Unknown | 1997-09-08 |
The Daily Show | Unknown | 1996-07-22 |
Caroline in the City | Unknown | 1995-09-21 |
Friends | Chandler Bing 235 episodes, 1994-2004 | 1994-09-22 |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Unknown | 1992-05-25 |
Dream On | Unknown | 1990-07-08 |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | Unknown | 1990-10-04 |
The Simpsons | Unknown | 1989-12-17 |
The Oprah Winfrey Show | Unknown | 1986 |
Growing Pains | Unknown | 1985-09-24 |
Highway to Heaven | Unknown | 1984-09-19 |
Who's the Boss? | Unknown | 1984-09-20 |
Charles in Charge | Unknown | 1984-10-03 |
Saturday Night Live | Unknown | 1975-10-11 |