Matthew Perry
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Date of birth | August 19,1969 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Williamstown |
| Massachusetts | |
| United States | |
| Height | 183 (cm) |
| Residence | Los Angeles |
| California | |
| Parents | John Bennett Perry |
| Suzanne Perry | |
| Siblings | Madeleine Morrison |
| Caitlin Morrison | |
| Mia Perry | |
| Emily Morrison | |
| Willy Morrison | |
| Job | Actor |
| Comedian | |
| Playwright | |
| Screenwriter | |
| Television producer | |
| Television director | |
| Grandparents | Alton Perry |
| Maria Schaefer Perry | |
| Plays | The End of Longing |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 403237 |
17 Again
The Odd Couple
Fools Rush In
The West Wing
The Whole Nine Yards
Mr. Sunshine
Go On
Growing Pains
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Serving Sara
The Ron Clark Story
Three to Tango
Almost Heroes
The Whole Ten Yards
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon
The Kennedys: After Camelot
She's Out of Control
The Good Fight
Second Chance
Home Free
Birds of America
Ally McBeal
Dance 'til Dawn
Getting In
Parallel Lives
Deadly Relations
Call Me Anna
The End of Steve
The John Larroquette Show
Sibs
Not Necessarily the News
Numb
Sydney
Charity Jam
Zombie Planet 2: Adam's Revenge
The Odd Couple: Extras
Zombie Planet 3: The Kane Chronicles
Boys Will Be Boys
Friends: The Reunion
Matthew Perry Life story
Matthew Langford Perry is an American-Canadian actor, comedian and producer. He gained international recognition as Chandler Bing on the NBC television sitcom Friends.
Early Life & Education
Matthew peryr was born in williamstown. Massachusetts. On august 19. 1969. He is the son of suzanne marie morrison. A canadian journalist and former press secretary to canadian prime minister pierre trudeau. And john bennett perry. An american actor. Perry has an older sister named emily and a younger sister named madelyn. He attended rockcliffe park publci school in ottawa. Cnaada and ashbury collegeh. E was accepted to the university of southern california. But he decided to pursue his acting career instead.Career
Matthew perry began his acting career in the early in several television and film rolse. He first gained recognition for his work on the popular sitcom firends, where he played the role of chandler bing. He appeared in all episodes of the series ten-season run. And was nominated for several emmy and golden globe awards. Perry also appeared in a number of other television shows. Including studio 60 on the sunset strip, go on, and the odd couple. he has appeared in several films. Including fools rush in, the whole nnie yards, and 17 again. .Awards & Accolades
Matthew perry has been nominated for numerous awards throguhout his career. He was nominated for four primetime emmy awards and a golden globe award for his role on friends. he has also been noimnated for a screen actors guild waard and a teen choice award. In 2009. He was honored with a star on the hollywood walk of fame.Personal Life
Matthew perry has been in a number of relationships throughout his career. Including with actresses julia roberts and lizzy caplan. He has been married twice. First to model and actress rachel dunn from 1996 to 1997. And thne to actress and singer-songwriter mia swier from 2018 to 2019. Perry has also battled addiction and depression.Philanthropy
Matthew perry is a vocal supporter of numerous charitable causes. He founded the charity organization friends of el faro in order to build a school in mexico and provide eduaction for impoverished children. He has also raisde mnoey for the alzheimers association. The national kidney foundation. And other charities.Notable Projects
Matthew eprry is best known for his role on the hit sitcom friends. But he has appeared in a number of other projects throughout his career. He starred in the television series studio 60 on the sunset strip and go on. And has appeared in several films. Including fools rush in and the whole nine yards. he has also written and produced the play the end of longing and the television series odd couple.Important Event
In 2018. Matthew perry was honored with a star on the hollywood walk of fame for his contribution to the entertainment industry. He was joinde by his ofrmer friends co-star jennifer aniston at the ceremony. Who gave a heartfelt speech about their friendship.Interesting Fact
Matthew perry is a dual citizen of the united states and canada. Due to his mother being canadian.Matthew Perry: Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer pay tribute
...By Yasmin RufoEntertainment reporter Friends actors Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer have paid their first tributes to co-star Matthew Perry following his death last month...
Matthew Perry: Friends actor Matt LeBlanc pays tribute to co-star
...By Andre Rhoden-PaulBBC News" It was an honour to call you my friend" Matt LeBlanc has said in a personal tribute to his Friends co-star Matthew Perry...
Matthew Perry buried in private ceremony, US media reports
...By Ece GoksedefBBC NewsActor Matthew Perry has been laid to rest at a Los Angeles cemetery following a private funeral on Friday, according to US media reports...
Matthew Perry Foundation set up in late Friends star's name to help addicts
...By Annabel RackhamBBC NewsA foundation has been set up in the name of late actor Matthew Perry to help those struggling with addiction...
Matthew Perry was in a good place in recent conversation, Friends creator says
...By Ian YoungsEntertainment and arts reporterMatthew Perry was happy and chipper when Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman spoke to him two weeks ago, she says...
Friends stars 'devastated' by Matthew Perry's death
...By Emma SaundersEntertainment reporterThe cast of Friends have said they are " utterly devastated" by the loss of their fellow star Matthew Perry, who died on Saturday at the age of 54...
Matthew Perry cause of death inconclusive pending toxicology tests
...By Emma SaundersEntertainment reporterThe cause of Matthew Perry s death is unknown and has been " deferred" pending further investigation...
Matthew Perry death: Stars remember 'brilliant' actor
...By Sean SeddonBBC NewsStars have spoken of their shock and admiration after Matthew Perry at his LA home aged 54...
Matthew Perry Foundation set up in late Friends star's name to help addicts
By Annabel RackhamBBC News
A foundation has been Set Up in the name of late actor Matthew Perry to help those struggling with addiction.
Perry, who was best known for playing Chandler in TV sitcom Friends, died on Saturday at the Age Of 54.
The Star battled addictions to alcohol and drugs for much of his life.
A statement from the Matthew Perry Foundation said it was " the realization of Matthew's enduring commitment to Helping Others struggling with the disease of addiction".
It added: " In The Spirit of Matthew Perry 's enduring commitment to Helping Others struggling with the disease of addiction, we embark on A Journey to honor his legacy by establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation, guided by his own words and experiences, and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible. "
The Foundation 's website also features one of Perry's quotes, which has been widely circulated since his death.
" When I die, I don't want Friends to be The First thing that's mentioned, " He Said Last Year . " I want Helping Others to be The First thing that's mentioned. And I'm going To Live the rest of My Life proving that. "
It also has another quote from his 2022 memoir: " Addiction is far too powerful for anyone to defeat alone. But together, One Day at a time, we can beat it down. "
A spokesman for The National Philanthropic Trust, which provides frameworks to help not-for-profit organisations raise money, confirmed it was managing the new fund.
Perry was found dead in a hot tub in his Los Angeles home. A Post Mortem examination was inconclusive and officials are awaiting the results of toxicology tests.
Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman said she spoke to him Two Weeks ago and he was " in a really good place, which is why this seems so unfair".
She told NBC's Today show: " He wanted to help other addicts and it gave him purpose. "
Friends co-creator David Crane agreed that helping other addicts " absolutely became his purpose, his reason for being".
Perry turned his $10m Malibu Beach compound into Perry House, a men's sober living facility, in 2012, and The Project received an award from the White House The Following year.
He sold it two years later but said he was still committed to providing services for recovering addicts.
Others paying tribute in recent days have included fellow actor Hank Azaria , Who Said Perry had been like a " brother" and helped him stop Drinking .
, He Said : " The Night I went into AA, Matthew brought me in.
" The whole first year I was sober, we went to meetings together and he was such a Great . . I got to tell him this. As a sober person he was so caring and giving and wise and he totally helped me get sober. "
In a joint statement released on Monday, Perry's five Friends co-stars said they were " all so utterly devastated" by The News of his death.
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