Matthew Perry's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Friends Chandler Bing Go On Ryan King Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Matt Albie Mr. Sunshine (2010) Ben The End of Steve Steve Home Free Matt Bailey Second Chance Chazz Russell Sydney Billy Kells

Main Movie Roles 2009 - 17 Again 2008 - Birds of America 2004 - The Whole Ten Yards 2002 - Serving Sara 2000 - The Kid 2000 - The Whole Nine Yards 1999 - Three to Tango 1998 - Almost Heroes 1997 - Fools Rush In 1989 - She's Out of Control 1988 - A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon

BIOGRAPHY:

Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Matthew Perry (I) 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.


TRIVIA:

• His father, 'John Bennett Perry' (qv), played his father in _Fools Rush In (1997)_ (qv).
• Was the Ottawa Loggers 10th selection in the 1996 RHI (Roller Hockey International) draft.
• Auditioned for Chandler Bing on a Friday and started work on that Monday.
• Missing part of his middle finger on his right hand, this is due to an unfortunate door-shutting accident in nursery school.
• Is the youngest cast member of _"Friends" (1994)_ (qv).
• (18 April 2001) A 75 year old woman ran a stop sign and smashed into the side of Matthew's BMW. Neither party was injured.
• Raised in Ottawa, Canada.
• He is close friends with actor 'Hank Azaria' (qv).