Welcome to the MATTHEW PERRY Appreciation Thread!




Full Name: Matthew Langford Perry
Birthdate: August 19, 1969 (Age 44)
Birthplace: Williamstown, Massachusetts
Parents: John Bennett Perry, actor; Suzanne Morrison
Siblings: Four stepsisters, one stepbrother

Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Matthew Perry 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 currently resides in Los Angeles. He enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time.

Random Facts about Matthew

Missing part of his middle finger on his right hand, this is due to an unfortunate door-shutting accident in nursery school.

Used to be ranked nationally in junior tennis in Canada. He has said on interviews that he tried to play in the States but he wasn't good enough.

Stepson of Keith Morrison, NBC newscaster.

Has dual citizenship in Canada and the USA.

His favorite NHL team is the Ottawa Senators. He often attends the playoff games in Ottawa, Canada.

Is a Toronto Blue Jays Fan.



Filmography

Film
17 Again (2009) - Mike O'Donnell
Birds of America (2008) - Morrie
Numb (2007) - Hudson
The Ron Clark Story (2006) - Ron Clark
Hoosiers II: Senior Year (2005) - Coach Norman Dale Jr.
The Whole Ten Yards (2004) - Nicholas 'Oz' Oseransky
Serving Sara (2002) - Joe Tyler
The Whole Nine Yards (2000) - Nicholas 'Oz' Oseransky
Three to Tango (1999) - Oscar Novak
Almost Heroes (1998) - Leslie Edwards
Fools Rush In (1997) - Alex Whitman
Parallel Lives (1994) - Willie Morrison
Getting In (1994) - Randall Burns

Television
The End of Steve (2009) - Steve
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006-2007) - Matt Albie
[scrubs] (2004) - Murray Marks
Friends (1994-2004) - Chandler Bing
The West Wing (2003) - Joe Quincy
Home Free (1993) - Matt Bailey
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1991) - Roger Azarian
Sydney (1990) - Billy Kells
Growing Pains (1999) - Sandy
Second Chance (1987-1988) - Chazz Russell