Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry is an American actor. He first gained recognition in 1987 on the series Boys Will Be Boys. Perry is also known for portraying Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends from 1994 to 2004, which earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination in 2002. His most famous films include Fools Rush In (1997), Almost Heroes (1998), The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and 17 Again (2009). Perry has also starred on other TV series such as Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Good Wife, Go On, The Odd Couple and The Good Fight.

Full Name: Matthew Langford Perry
Hometown: Williamstown, Mass.
instagram: mattyperry4
twitter: matthewperry
Notable Projects: Friends
Born: 08/19/1969
Age: 52

FAQs

Is Matthew Perry married?: Matthew Perry has never been married. He became engaged to literary manager Molly Hurwitz in November 2020 but revealed to PEOPLE in June 2021 that he called off the engagement.
What was Matthew Perry's addiction?: Matthew Perry revealed in a 2013 interview with PEOPLE that during the production of 'Friends' he was addicted to alcohol and pills, including Vicodin. Perry attended rehab in 2001.
How old was Matthew Perry when 'Friends' started?: Matthew Perry was 25 years old when 'Friends' started. The first episode aired on Sept. 22, 1994.

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