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Actor Credits
FilmographyTV Shows/SeriesStudio 60 on the Sunset Strip (Matt Albie) [2006 - 2007] (# of episodes: 22) Scrubs (Murray Marks) [2004] (# of episodes: 1) The West Wing (Joe Quincy) [2003] (# of episodes: 3) Ally McBeal (Attorney Todd Merrick) [2002] (# of episodes: 2) caroline in the city [1995] friends. [1994 - 2003] Dream On (Alex) [1992] (# of episodes: 1) Beverly Hills, 90210 (Roger Azarian) [1991] (# of episodes: 1) Who`s the Boss? (Benjamin Dawson) [1991] (# of episodes: 1) Growing Pains (Sandy) [1989] (# of episodes: 3) Other InformationAwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television Golden Globes [2007] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie Emmy Awards [2007] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries OTHER [2007] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Most Wonderful Wedding OTHER [2006] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Best Actor in a Series, Drama Satellite Awards [2006] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Choice TV Actor - Comedy Teen Choice Awards [2004] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Emmy Awards [2004] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series OTHER [2004] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series OTHER [2003] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Emmy Awards [2003] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series OTHER [2002] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Favorite Television Actor OTHER [2002] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy Awards [2002] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series OTHER [2001] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Editor`s Choice OTHER [2000] (Won/Nominated: Won) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series OTHER [2000] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series OTHER [1999] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series OTHER [1996] (Won/Nominated: Nominated) |
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Matthew Perry Biography |
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Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Matthew Perry was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, where he became a top-ranked junior tennis player in Canada. However, after moving to Los Angeles at the age of 15 to live with his father (actor John Bennett Perry), he became more interested in acting. In addition to performing in several high school stage productions, he remained an avid tennis player. Perry ranked 17th nationally in the junior singles category and third in the doubles category. Upon graduating from high school, Perry intended to enroll at the University of Southern California. However, when he was offered a leading role on the television series, "Second Chance" (1987), he seized the opportunity to begin his acting career.
Perry appeared in the hit comedy film The Whole Nine Yards (2000), as the neighbor of a hit man played by Bruce Willis. His other feature film credits include _Fools Rush In (1997)_, A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), She`s Out of Control (1989) and Parallel Lives (1994) (TV). He also co-starred with Chris Farley in the buddy comedy Almost Heroes (1998) and in the romantic comedy, Three to Tango (1999), opposite Neve Campbell. Perry currently resides in Los Angeles. He enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time. |
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Trivia and QuotesQuotes "I learned to fall down early in life - I was like six - because I realized it was a way to make girls laugh."Trivia Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA Is best friends with Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham and recently started dating again. [2008] Following the May 6, 2004 airing of the "Friends" (1994) series finale, he and the rest of the show`s cast were on the Jay Leno broadcast from the Central Perk set in the "Friends" (1994) studio.
He spoke the last line in the final episode of "Friends" (1994). When it`s suggested that they all go out for coffee, his character Chandler says "Where?". His father appeared on an episode of "Friends" (1994), as the father of one of Jennifer Aniston`s boyfriends. His real father, John Bennett Perry, played his father when he guest-starred on the Scrubs episode `My Unicorn`.
Is on the board of directors for the soon-to-be-opened Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Ron Clark is a world-renowned educator who Perry depicted in the TNT original film The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV). "Friends" (1994) castmates agree to enter themselves for consideration in the leading role catagories at the Emmys. [2002]
A 75 year old woman ran a stop sign and smashed into the side of Matthew`s BMW. Neither party was injured. [18 April 2001]
Appeared in the top 30 of Forbes Top 100 Celebrity rich list for the first time [2003]
Stepson of Keith Morrison, NBC newscaster. Half-brother of Caitlin (b. 1981); Emily (b. 1985); Willy (b. 1987); Madeleine (b. 1989); and Marie Perry.
Used to be ranked nationally in junior tennis in Canada. He has said on interviews that he tried to play in the States but he wasn`t good enough.
whent to rehab after being on vicodin a perscription pain drug while filming the movie serving sara in 2002. "Friends" (1994) castmate Jennifer Aniston offers to be his personal trainer after he received threats from bosses Warner Brothers about his increasing weight problems [2002] Has dual citizenship in Canada and the USA. He is the only central cast member of "Friends" (1994) who has not been nominated for a Razzie. His father, John Bennett Perry, played his father in Fools Rush In Is the youngest cast member of "Friends" Turned down a role in Independence Day (1996). The part he was offered was eventually taken by Harry Connick Jr.. When auditioning for the part of Chandler Bing, he didn`t need a script because he knew the pilot by heart. He had been helping a friend with the part before auditioning himself. Attended Ashbury College, a private boys` school in Ottawa, Canada. he asked that his name be removed from the Best Actor in a Comedy Emmy list. "Friends" (1994) co-stars have all agreed that they would only be nominated in supporting roles Missing part of his middle finger on his right hand, this is due to an unfortunate door-shutting accident in nursery school. | ||
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