Biography
One of the best-loved stars of one of the most popular television sitcoms in history, Matthew Perry would forever be associated with his character Chandler Bing from the ensemble comedy "Friends" (1994-2004). This master of double-takes and sardonic wit enjoyed a coveted spot on NBC's Thursday night lineup prior to defying youth and remaining forever "twenty-something" in endless reruns around the world. While Perry maintained a huge fan …
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Career Milestones
2010 | Cast in the starring role of a sports-arena manager in ABC's "Mr. Sunshine" | |
2009 | Played the adult Mike O'Donnell (Zac Efron played the younger version) in the comedy, "17 Again" | |
2006 | Played Ron Clark, a small town teacher who relocates to the toughest class in the country in the TNT movie, "The Ron Clark Story"; earned Golden Globe, SAG and Emmy nominations for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie | |
2006 | Returned to NBC to star as writer, Matt Albie in Aaron Sorkin's "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" | |
2005 | Made TV directorial debut with an episode of "Scrubs" (NBC); also acted in the episode with his real-life father, John Bennett Perry | |
2004 | Re-teamed with Bruce Willis for the sequel, "The Whole Ten Yards" | |
2003 | Guest starred as Joe Quincy in three episodes of NBC's "The West Wing"; earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in 2003 and 2004 | |
2003 | Co-starred with Hank Azaria and Minnie Driver in a 13-week run of David Mamet's "Sexual Perversity in Chicago" in London | |
2002 | Appeared as attorney Todd Merrick in two episodes of "Ally McBeal" (FOX) | |
2002 | Joined Elizabeth Hurley for the comedy, "Serving Sara" | |
2000 | Played a neurotic dentist who befriends a hitman (Bruce Willis) in "The Whole Nine Yards" | |
1999 | Co-starred with Neve Campbell and Dylan McDermott in the romantic comedy, "Three to Tango" | |
1998 | Teamed with Chris Farley (in his last feature role) for Christopher Guest's "Almost Heroes" | |
1997 | First leading role in a feature, opposite Salma Hayek, in "Fools Rush In"; his on-screen father was played by his real-life father | |
1994 | Played the slightly neurotic Chandler Bing on NBC's ensemble comedy series, "Friends"; nominated for an Emmy Award in 2002 | |
1993 | Starred in the short-lived ABC sitcom, "Home Free" | |
1990 | Cast on the CBS sitcom "Sydney" as the younger brother of Valerie Bertinelli's title character | |
1989 | Played the boyfriend of Tony Danza's daughter in the film, "She's Out Of Control" | |
1989 | Cast in two episodes of "Growing Pains" (ABC) as Carol's boyfriend who dies in a drunk driving accident | |
1988 | TV-movie debut, "Dance 'Til Dawn" (NBC) | |
1988 | Feature debut, "A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon" (film was shot in 1986) | |
1987 | Debut as a series regular on "Second Chance" (FOX); format changed after 13 episodes and re-named "Boys Will Be Boys" | |
| Appeared on episodes of "Silver Spoons" (NBC) and "Charles in Charge" (CBS) | ||
1984 | While still in high school, moved to Los Angeles to live with his father and pursue acting | |
| Became a top-ranked junior tennis player in Ottawa, Ontario | ||
Awards
2007 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor In a Miniseries or Movie in The Ron Clark Story |
2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries in The Ron Clark Story |
2006 | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television in The Ron Clark Story |
2004 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2004 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Drama Series in The West Wing |
2003 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2003 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Drama Series in The West Wing |
2002 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2002 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2001 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
2000 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
1999 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |
1996 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Friends |