Matthew Perry biography
Matthew Perry was an American-Canadian actor, born on 19 August 1969 in Williamstown, who died on 28 October 2023.
Matthew Perry's screen career began in 1979 with 240-Robert, playing Arthur.
Matthew Perry appeared in 24 films and 106 television or streaming titles between 1979 and 2021.
Matthew Perry is remembered for Friends.
Honours include Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, TV Guide Award and Huading Awards.
- Also known as
- Matthew Langford Perry
- Born
- 19 August 1969
- Died
- 28 October 2023 (aged 54)
- Birthplace
- Williamstown
- Work
- Television actor, Film producer, Film actor, Screenwriter, Actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1979 to 2022
- Known for
- Friends
- Awards
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
- TV Guide Award
- Huading Awards
Matthew Perry filmography
24 films and 106 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Friends: The Reunion | English | ||
| 2017 | The End of Longing | Jack | Also playwright; Lucille Lortel Theater, Off-Broadway | |
| 2016 | The Big Lie: American Addict 2 | |||
| 2016 | The End of Longing | Jack | Also playwright; Playhouse Theatre, London | |
| 2013 | TSN: The Hangover | Angry Matthew Perry | Cameo | |
| 2010 | Fallout: New Vegas | Benny | ||
| 2009 | 17 Again | Older Mike O'Donnell | ||
| 2008 | Birds of America | Morrie | ||
| 2008 | The End of Steve | Steve | TV movie | |
| 2007 | Numb | Hudson Milbank | Also executive producer | |
| 2004 | The Whole Ten Yards | Nicholas "Oz" Oseransky | ||
| 2003 | Sexual Perversity in Chicago | Danny | Comedy Theatre, London | |
| 2002 | Serving Sara | Joe Tyler | ||
| 2000 | Disney's The Kid | English | ||
| 2000 | The Whole Nine Yards | Nicholas "Oz" Oseransky | ||
| 2000 | The Kid | Mr. Vivian | Uncredited cameo | |
| 1999 | Three to Tango | Oscar Novak | ||
| 1998 | Almost Heroes | Leslie Edwards | ||
| 1997 | Fools Rush In | Alex Whitman | ||
| 1995 | Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide | English | ||
| 1994 | Getting In | Randal Burns | Direct-to-video | |
| 1989 | She's Out of Control | Timothy | Credited as Matthew L. Perry | |
| 1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy | Bomb Technician | Uncredited | |
| 1988 | A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon | Fred Roberts | Credited as Matthew L. Perry |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Kennedys: After Camelot | Ted Kennedy | Miniseries; also executive producer | |
| 2017 | The Good Fight | Mike Kresteva | Recurring role | |
| 2015 | Web Therapy | Tyler Bishop | 2 episodes | |
| 2015 | The Odd Couple | Oscar Madison | Main role; also creator, executive producer and writer | |
| 2014 | Playhouse Presents | The Charismatic Man | Episode: "The Dog Thrower" | |
| 2014 | Cougar Town | Sam Johnston | Episode: "Like a Diamond" | |
| 2012 | The Good Wife | Mike Kresteva | Recurring role | |
| 2012 | Go On | Ryan King | Main role; also executive producer | |
| 2011 | Mr. Sunshine | Ben Donovan | Main role; also creator, executive producer and writer | |
| 2006 | The Ron Clark Story | Ron Clark | Television film | |
| 2006 | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Matt Albie | Main role | |
| 2004 | Scrubs | Murray Marks | Also director; episode: "My Unicorn" | |
| 2003 | Separation of Powers | English | ||
| 2003 | The One in Barbados (Part II) | English | ||
| 2003 | The One in Barbados (Part I) | English | ||
| 2003 | Life on Mars | English | ||
| 2003 | Evidence of Things Not Seen | English | ||
| 2003 | The West Wing | Joe Quincy | Recurring role; 3 episodes | |
| 2002 | The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (Part II) | English | ||
| 2002 | The One with Joey's Interview | English | ||
| 2002 | Ally McBeal | Todd Merrick | 2 episodes | |
| 2001 | The One with the Rumor | English | ||
| 2001 | The One with Rachel's Date | English | ||
| 2001 | The One After I Do | English | ||
| 2000 | The One with the Holiday Armadillo | English |
Show all 106 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs | English | ||
| 2000 | The One with Ross's Library Book | English | ||
| 2000 | The One with the Nap Partners | English | ||
| 2000 | The One with the Apothecary Table | English | ||
| 1999 | The One After Vegas | English | ||
| 1999 | The One in Vegas (Part II) | English | ||
| 1999 | The One in Vegas (Part I) | English | ||
| 1999 | The One with the Ride-Along | English | ||
| 1999 | The One Where Ross Can't Flirt | English | ||
| 1999 | The One Where Rachel Smokes | English | ||
| 1999 | The One with the Cop | English | ||
| 1999 | The One with The Girl Who Hits Joey | English | ||
| 1999 | The One Where Everybody Finds Out | English | ||
| 1998 | The One with All the Thanksgivings | English | ||
| 1998 | The One with the Yeti | English | ||
| 1998 | The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS | English | ||
| 1998 | The One Hundredth | English | ||
| 1998 | The One After Ross Says Rachel | English | ||
| 1998 | The One with the Invitation | English | ||
| 1998 | The One with the Embryos | English | ||
| 1997 | The One with Joey's New Girlfriend | English | ||
| 1997 | The One with the Morning After | English | ||
| 1997 | The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner | English | ||
| 1997 | Saturday Night Live | Host | Episode: "Matthew Perry/Oasis" | |
| 1996 | The One with the Jam | English | ||
| 1996 | The One Where No One's Ready | English | ||
| 1996 | The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy | English | ||
| 1996 | The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies | English | ||
| 1996 | The One with the Prom Video | English | ||
| 1996 | The One with the Lesbian Wedding | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Phoebe's Husband | English | ||
| 1995 | The One Where Heckles Dies | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Breast Milk | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Ross's New Girlfriend | English | ||
| 1995 | The One Where Rachel Finds Out | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Birth | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Ick Factor | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Fake Monica | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Evil Orthodontist | English | ||
| 1995 | The One Where the Monkey Gets Away | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with All the Poker | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Two Parts, Part Two | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Two Parts, Part One | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Stoned Guy | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Candy Hearts | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Boobies | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Dozen Lasagnas | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Mrs. Bing | English | ||
| 1995 | The John Larroquette Show | Steven | Episode: "Rachel Redux" | |
| 1995 | Caroline in the City | Chandler Bing | Episode: "Caroline and the Folks" | |
| 1994 | The One with the Monkey | English | ||
| 1994 | The One Where Underdog Gets Away | English | ||
| 1994 | The One Where Nana Dies Twice | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the Blackout | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the Butt | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the East German Laundry Detergent | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with George Stephanopoulos | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the Thumb | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the Sonogram at the End | English | ||
| 1994 | The Pilot | English | ||
| 1994 | Parallel Lives | Willi Morrison | Television film | |
| 1994 | Friends | Chandler Bing | Main role | |
| 1993 | Home Free | Matt Bailey | Main role | |
| 1993 | Deadly Relations | George Westerfield | Television film | |
| 1992 | Sibs | Chas | Episode: "What Makes Lily Run?" | |
| 1992 | Dream On | Alex Farmer | Episode: "To the Moon, Alex!" | |
| 1991 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Roger Azarian | Episode: "April Is the Cruelest Month" | |
| 1990 | Who's the Boss? | Benjamin Dawson | Episode: "Roomies" | |
| 1990 | Sydney | Billy Kells | Main role | |
| 1990 | Call Me Anna | Desi Arnaz Jr. | Television film; credited as Matthew L. Perry | |
| 1989 | Growing Pains | Sandy | Recurring role | |
| 1989 | Empty Nest | Bill at 18 | Episode: "A Life in the Day" | |
| 1988 | Dance 'til Dawn | Roger | Television film | |
| 1988 | Just the Ten of Us | Ed | Credited as Matthew L. Perry; episode: "The Dinner Test" | |
| 1988 | Highway to Heaven | David Hastings | 2 episodes | |
| 1987 | The Tracey Ullman Show | Craig | Sketch: "Click" | |
| 1987 | Second Chance/Boys Will Be Boys | Chazz Russell | Main role | |
| 1986 | Silver Spoons | Davey | Episode: "Rick Moves Out" | |
| 1985 | Charles in Charge | Ed | Credited as Matthew L. Perry; episode: "The Wrong Guy" | |
| 1983 | Not Necessarily the News | Bob | Episode: "Audrie in Love" | |
| 1979 | 240-Robert | Arthur | Episode: "Bank Job" |