Matthew Perry (born August 19, 1969) is an American/Canadian actor, comedian, director, and playwright from Williamstown, Massachusetts. He initially rose to fame with his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC television sitcom ” Friends ” in 1994.
Furthermore, the 49-year-old actor earned $1 million per episode USD in 2002 along with other leading actors from the series. The show ran from 1994 to 2004, resulting in the worldwide popularity of Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, etc.
Additionally, Perry began his career with a television series titled “Second Chance” (also known as Boys Will Be Boys) as Chazz Russell. He made his silver screen debut with the movie “A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon” in 1988.
Subsequently, the actor appeared in such projects as Sydney, Home Free, Fools Rush In, Almost Heroes, Three to Tango, The Whole Nine Yards, etc. He also earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor for his role as Joe Quincy on The West. Wing in 2003 and 2004.
As a director, Matthew made his debut in an episode of “Scrubs” (4th season of the American comedy-drama). In 2018, Business Insider claimed that the Matthew Perry Estate is at $80 million dollars.
Early years, profile and parents
Actor Matthew Perry was born on August 19, 1969 ( age 49 years) in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. His father “John Bennett Perry” is an American actor and former model.
Matthew Mom “Suzanne Marie Morrison” is a Canadian journalist. She also worked as a press secretary for Pierre Trudeau (Canadian Prime Minister). Her parents divorced after 3 years of marriage.
Subsequently, the actor moved to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with his mother. Perry also has five half-siblings with half- sister Mia Perry on his father’s side and three half-sisters Madeleine, Emily and Caitlin Morrison on his mother’s side.
In fact, the actor also has a half-brother named Willy Morrison. Beginning with education, Matthew attended West Carleton High School and Ashbury College. Later, he moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of 15.
Perry graduated from The Buckley School in 1987 and studied acting there. He also trained in improv comedy at the LA Connection in Sherman Oaks.
Personal matters, spouse and girlfriend
Matthew, 49, never married in his life and has no wife or children. However, the famous Friends star was in a large relationship with a different girl. In 1995, he dated his ex-girlfriend “Yasmine Bleeth” (a former actress) for a short period of time.
Later, Perry remained in a relationship with his partner “Julia Roberts” from 1995 to 1996. According to a source, they first met on the sets of the famous show Friends. The actor also had a brief love affair with actresses like Neve Campbell (1998) and Maeve Quinlan (2002).
He then became romantically linked with mistress Heather Graham in 2003. The same year, the actor also dated actress Lauren Graham. In late 2003, the comedian began dating Raquel Dunn.
In addition, she remained an American netball player. They stayed together for a couple of months and finally broke up in 2004. According to rumors, Matthew also had an affair with his “Jennifer Aniston” co-star.
However, they never publicly confirmed their love life. In 2006, the actor began a serious relationship with his girlfriend “Lizzy Caplan” (actress and model). They ended their relationship in 2012 after dating for 6 years.
Curiosities and quick information
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Matthew Langford Perry. |
| Nickname | Matt, Matty and Perry. |
| Profession | Actor, comedian, director and playwright. |
| Famous for | his role as Chandler Bing on the NBC television series “Friends.” |
| Age (as of 2018) | 49 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | August 19, 1969. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA (but raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada). |
| Nationality | Canadian/American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Male. |
| ethnicity | White Caucasian descent. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Lion. |
| At home | Los Angeles, California, United States. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : N/A. Twitter : https://twitter.com/MatthewPerry? Facebook :— |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 6′ 0″ . Centimeters: 183cm . Meters: 1.83 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 82kg . Pounds: 181 pounds . |
| bicep size | sixteen. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 44-34-38. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 9. |
| Tattoo details? | N/A |
| eye color | Blue. |
| Hair color | Brown. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : John Bennett Perry. Mom : Suzanne Marie Morrison. |
| Brothers | Half brother: Willy Morrison. Half sister: 1. Mia Perry. 2.Madeleine Morrison. 3. Emily Morrison. 4.Caitlin Morrison. |
| famous relatives | Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | 1. Yasmine Bleeth (1995). 2. Julia Roberts from 1995 to 1996. 3. Neve Campbell (1998). 4. Maeve Quinlan (rumored). 5.Heather Graham (2003). 6. Lauren Graham (2003). 7. Rachel Dunn (2003-2004). 8. Jennifer Aniston (rumored). 9. Lizzy Caplan from 2006 to 2012. |
| Girlfriend | Will update. |
| Name of wife/spouse | None. |
| Son | N/A |
| Daughter | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduated with a bachelor’s degree. |
| College | West Carleton High School. |
| Alma mater. | 1. Ashbury University. 2. The Buckley School. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Elvis Presley (American singer) and Angelina Jolie (American actress). |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Black. |
| I love to do | Reading, theater and works of art. |
| Favorite food | Pizza, fries and ice cream. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $80 million US dollars (as of 2018). |
| Salary, income and earnings | — |
| Contact details | |
| Mobile or phone number | — |
| Office address | N/A |
| Official Web site | None. |
| house details | Will update. |
| Email address | Lost. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Matthew Perry
- Lifestylepedia : In the film Fools Rush In, Matthew acted alongside his father John Bennett Perry.
- He also appeared on the show “Beverly Hills, 90210” as Roger Azaria in 1991.
- The show Friends earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series along with Matt LeBlanc in 2002.
- In addition, his role in the movie “The Ron Clark Story” earned him a Golden Globe nomination and an Emmy nomination.
- Some of his other projects were Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, Birds of America, Mr. Sunshine, Go On, The Good Wife, etc.
- Physique Details : Matthew Perry’s height stands at 6 feet 0 inches tall (183 cm tall).
- In the early days of his career, the actor became addicted to drugs. In fact, he also did a 28 day program for a Vicodin addiction in 1997.
- Due to his addiction, Perry’s body weight fluctuated drastically and was once 66 kilograms. As of now, Matthew weighs around 82 kilograms (181 pounds).
- Perry made her British television debut with a comedy show “The Dog Thrower” in 2014.
- Money Factor : According to his financial information, his Estate is valued at $80 million US dollars, as of 2019.