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ACTING . Acting . 54 years (deceased) . Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

Matthew Perry_

Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

"Born — Died "

Born Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA
Birthday
54
Lived
25
Credits
Actor
Known For
2.0
Popularity
33 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA
Height
1 cm (0'0")
Nationality
Languages
English
Parents
John Bennett Perry, Suzanne Langford
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
The Buckley School, Lisgar Collegiate Institute, Ashbury College
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
Popularity
Tier A -- 217,236 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (August 19) with Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 18
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1969 →
Career
Career spanning 33 years (1988-2021)
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 4 films with Amanda Peet
Amanda Peet →

DROPTHE GOOD_

15
Notable
out of 100
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Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
82
Cultural Uplift
63
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AWARDS (3)

B
Huading Awards
2013
WON
B
TV Guide Award
2000
WON
G
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
1996
WON

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 was also the voice of Benny in the video game Fallout: New Vegas from 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Matthew Perry?
Matthew Perry was born on and passed away on at the age of 54.
Where was Matthew Perry born?
Matthew Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Matthew Perry been in?
Matthew Perry has 25 credits in our database. Notable titles include Friends: The Reunion (2021), The Kennedys: After Camelot (2017), The Good Fight (2017), Go On (2012), Mr. Sunshine (2011).
What is Matthew Perry known for?
Matthew Perry is primarily known as an actor. 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,…
Where can I find more information about Matthew Perry?
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