Matthew Perry
Born: 1969-08-19 in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 2023-10-28
Known For: Acting
Biography
Matthew Langford Perry (August 19, 1969 – October 28, 2023) was an American-Canadian actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the popular, long-running NBC television sitcom Friends, for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination in 2002. His portrayal of Ron Clark in The Ron Clark Story earned him an Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe nomination. He also guest-starred in three episodes of the drama series The West Wing, which garnered him two consecutive Emmy nominations in 2003 and 2004. Perry also starred in the short-lived series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and had roles in the films The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and its sequel The Whole Ten Yards (2004), Numb (2007), and 17 Again (2009). Perry was the co-creator, co-writer, executive producer and star of the ABC sitcom Mr. Sunshine, which premiered on February 9, 2011.
Filmography
2025
- Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy as Self (archive footage)
2022
- The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- Matthew Perry: The Diane Sawyer Interview as Himself
2021
- Friends: The Reunion as Self
2019
- Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary as Chandler Bing
2017
- The Good Fight as Mike Kresteva
- The Kennedys: After Camelot as Ted Kennedy
2016
- Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows as Self
- The Big Lie: American Addict 2 as Himself
2015
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- The Late Late Show with James Corden as Self
- The Odd Couple as Oscar Madison
- Misery Loves Comedy as Self
2014
- The Dog Thrower as The Charismatic Man
2013
- Hollywood Game Night as Self
2012
- Go On as Ryan King
- Playhouse Presents as The Charismatic Man
2011
- Web Therapy as Tyler Bishop
- Mr. Sunshine as Ben Donovan
2010
- Conan as Self
- The Making Of Fallout: New Vegas as Self
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- The Good Wife as Mike Kresteva
- Cougar Town as Sam
- 17 Again as Mike O'Donnell (Adult)
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as Self
2008
- Childrens Hospital as Matthew Perry
- Birds of America as Morrie
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self
- Numb as Hudson Milbank
2006
- The Ron Clark Story as Ron Clark
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip as Matt Albie
2005
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as Self
- The Reichen Show as Self
2004
- The Whole Ten Yards as Nicholas 'Oz' Oseransky
2003
- Real Time with Bill Maher as Self
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- Punk'd as Self
- Celebrities Uncensored as Self
2002
- Serving Sara as Joe Tyler
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special as Self
2001
- Scrubs as Murray
2000
- The Kid as Mr. Vivian (uncredited)
- The Whole Nine Yards as Nicholas 'Oz' Oseransky
1999
- The West Wing as Joe Quincy
- Three to Tango as Oscar Novak
1998
- Almost Heroes as Leslie Edwards
- Parkinson as Self
1997
- The View as Self
- Ally McBeal as Todd Merrick
- Fools Rush In as Alex Whitman
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story as Self (archive footage)
1995
- Caroline in the City as Chandler Bing
- Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide as Self
1994
- Friends as Chandler Bing
- Getting In as Randall Burns
- Parallel Lives as Willie Morrison
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- The John Larroquette Show as Steven
- Deadly Relations as George Westerfield
- Home Free as Matt Bailey
1992
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Self
- MTV Movie & TV Awards as Self - Presenter
1990
- Beverly Hills, 90210 as Roger Azarian
- Dream On as Alex Farmer
- Call Me Anna as Desi Arnaz Jr.
- Sydney as Billy Kells
1989
- The Simpsons as Ultrahouse 300 Matthew Perry Voice (voice)
- She's Out of Control as Timothy
1988
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest
- Empty Nest as Bill at 18
- A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon as Fred Roberts
- Dance 'Til Dawn as Roger
1987
- The Tracey Ullman Show as Craig
- Second Chance as Chazz Russell
1985
- Growing Pains as Sandy
1984
- Highway to Heaven as David Hastings
- Charles in Charge as Ed
1983
- Not Necessarily the News as Bob
1982
- Silver Spoons as Davey
1979
- 240-Robert as Arthur
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Host
1952
- Today as Self
1944
- Golden Globe Awards as Self - Audience Member