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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouse
Rachel Sharp (1993-2003)
Children
2 children: Jack Perry
Residences
Los Angeles, Vanleer
Education
Fredericktown High School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier A -- 118,690 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1966 -- Cultural Revolution begins in China; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Career
Career spanning 29 years (1990-2019)
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Filmography (29)
Biography
Coy Luther "Luke" Perry III (1966–2019) was an American actor. He became a teen idol for playing Dylan McKay on the Fox television series Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990 to 1995, and again from 1998 to 2000. Perry also starred as Fred Andrews on the CW series Riverdale. He had guest roles on shows such as Criminal Minds, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Simpsons, and Will & Grace, as well as a recurring role voicing Rick Jones in The Incredible Hulk (1996–1997) from Marvel Comics, and also appeared in various films, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), 8 Seconds (1994), The Fifth Element (1997), The Final Storm, The Beat Beneath My Feet (2016), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), which was his final feature performance and earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
Perry died at the age of 52 from complications following a massive stroke.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Luke Perry?
Luke Perry was born on and passed away on at the age of 52.
Where was Luke Perry born?
Luke Perry was born in Mansfield, Ohio, USA.
What movies or shows has Luke Perry been in?
Luke Perry has 29 credits in our database. Notable titles include Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019), Riverdale (2017), Love in Paradise (2016), Black Beauty (2015), Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise (2015).
What is Luke Perry known for?
Luke Perry is primarily known as an actor. Coy Luther "Luke" Perry III (1966–2019) was an American actor. He became a teen idol for playing Dylan McKay on the Fox television series Beverly…
Where can I find more information about Luke Perry?
You can find more about Luke Perry on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
