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Matthew Perry Biography (Best Known for His Role of 'Chandler Bing' on the TV Sitcom 'Friends')

Birthday: August 19, 1969 (Leo)

Born In: Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States

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Matthew Perry was an actor and comedian, famous for playing ‘Chandler Bing’ in the television sitcom series ‘Friends’ for which he received an ‘Emmy Award’ nomination. He appeared in several other television series and also played supporting roles in numerous films like ‘Fools Rush In’ and ‘The Whole Nine Yards.’ The talented actor was nominated for a ‘Golden Globe’ for his performance in the television movie ‘The Ron Clark Story.’ Being part of a broken family, he spent his childhood with his mother and then moved to be with his father as a teenager. Young Matthew was an avid sports enthusiast and was very skilled at playing tennis; he was a top-ranked junior player. Acting was one of his passions—he used to perform in various high school stage productions and landed his first film role while still in school. Unfortunately, the film ‘A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon’ did not do much to launch his career. He was planning to enroll at a university when the opportunity knocked on his door again—he was offered the lead role of ‘Chazz Russell’ in the television series ‘Second Chance.’ This role gave him visibility and the actor went on to carve a niche for himself, not just in the field of comedy but also in drama.

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Birthday: August 19, 1969 (Leo)

Born In: Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States

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Also Known As: Matthew Langford Perry

Died At Age: 54

Family:

father: John Bennett Perry

mother: Suzanne Perry

siblings: Caitlin Morrison, Emily Morrison, Madeleine Morrison, Mia Perry, Willy Morrison

Partner: Lizzy Caplan (2006–2012)

Born Country: United States

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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Died on: October 28, 2023

place of death: Los Angeles County, California, United States

Ancestry: Canadian American, American Canadian

Notable Alumni: Lisgar Collegiate, Ashbury College

Cause of Death: Drowning

U.S. State: Massachusetts

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education: Lisgar Collegiate, Ashbury College

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  Is Matthew Perry still acting?

  No, Matthew Perry passed away in October 2023.

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  Did Matthew Perry ever write a book?

  Yes, Matthew Perry authored a memoir titled "Friends: The Official Celebration" which was published in 2019.

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  Was Matthew Perry involved in any charity work?

  Yes, Matthew Perry was known for his philanthropic efforts. He was involved in various charity initiatives and organizations over the years.

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Matthew Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA, to Suzanne Marie and John Bennett. His mother, a Canadian journalist, also served as press secretary to former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. His father is an American actor, singer, and former model. His parents divorced when he was still a baby.

He studied at ‘Rockcliffe Park Public School’ where he was a proficient tennis player.

He attended high school at ‘The Buckley School.’ During this time, he developed an interest in acting and appeared in several of the school’s stage productions. He also went to ‘West Carleton Secondary School’ and ‘Ashbury College.’ He was also involved with ‘LA Connection’ where he performed improv comedy quite regularly.

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