Last updated on: November 1, 2023
Matthew Perry was a famous actor who was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. His parents were Suzanne Marie Langford and John Bennett Perry. He had a mixed background with ancestors from England, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, and Canada.
Matthew Perry spent his early years in Ottawa, Canada. He was really good at playing junior tennis. Because of his parent’s divorce, he experienced insecurities and feelings of abandonment during his childhood for the family situation.
His acting career began in 1979 as a child actor. He gained international recognition in the 1990s for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the NBC television sitcom “Friends,” which aired from 1994 to 2004. This role catapulted him to stardom, and he became a beloved figure in the world of television comedy.
Apart from “Friends,” he also acted in movies like 17 Again, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Whole Nine Yards, and “Fools Rush In. He made people laugh with his comedy talents.
At his death, Matthew Perry was 54 years old, his estimated net worth was $120 million, and he stood at a height of 6 feet (183 cm or 1.83 m) tall.
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Cause of Death
The reason for Matthew Perry’s death is currently not known. The experts and authorities were still looking into it.
Matthew Perry was found unconscious on 28th Oct 2023 in his Los Angeles home’s hot tub. The exact cause of his death was not yet. It’s currently under investigation. We will update you here if we get any updates regarding this.
Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Matthew Langford Perry
Nickname
Matthew
Profession
Canadian-American actor
Career
Debut
Movie
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988)
T.V Show
240-Robert (1979)
Best Known for
As Chandler Bing on the NBC television sitcom Friends.
Awards
Personal life
Date of Birth
19 August 1969
Age
At the time of his death on 28 October 2023, Matthew was 54 years old.
Matthew would be 55 years and 4 months old, If he would be alive.
Zodiac sign
Leo
Signature
Nationality
Canadian
American
Birth Place
Residence
Ottawa
School / College / University
Buckley School
Ashbury College
Rockcliffe Park Public School
Rockcliffe Park Public School
Religion
Christian
Race / Ethnicity
Matthew Perry had a diverse ethnic background. His ancestry included English, Irish, German, Swiss-German, and French-Canadian roots. This indicates that he had a mixture of European heritage, with origins in various European countries and Canada.
Food Habits
Non-vegetarian
Hobbies
Tennis
Tattoo
No tattoos on his body
Physical Stats & More
Height
- In feet: 6′ 0″
- In Centimetres: 183 cm
- In meters: 1.83 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 82 kg
- In Pounds: 181 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: 46″
- Biceps Size: 15″
- Waist Size: 36″
Shoe size
10 US
Eye color
Green
Hair Color
Black
Family
Matthew was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts to John Bennett Perry and Suzanne Morrison. His father was also an actor who appeared in various TV shows while his mother was a Canadian journalist who worked as a former press professional. While he was a child his parents divorced, and for this he feels very alone.
He has 5 younger siblings from his parents’ later marriages. They are Maria, Caitlin, Emily, Will, and Madeleine.
Father
John Bennett Perry
Mother
Suzanne Perry
Siblings
Maria Perry (Sister)
Will Morrison (Brother)
Emily Morrison (Sister)
Caitlin Morrison (Sister)
Madeleine Morrison (Sister)
Others
Keith Morrison (Stepfather)
Debbie Perry (Stepmother)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Single
Marriage Date
None
Girlfriend and Dating History
Lizzy Caplan (2006–2012)
Matthew Perry and Lizzy Caplan had a significant romantic relationship in the past. Matthew Perry met Lizzy Caplan while he was filming “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip” in 2006. They dated for six years and in 2012 the relationship eventually came to an end. This was because Matthew did not want to get married.
Molly Hurwitz (2018 – 2021)
Matthew Perry and Molly Hurwitz began dating in 2018 and got engaged. After some difficulties being together they decided to call it off in 2021.
Favorite Things
Unknown
Net worth
$120 million
Matthew Perry, the actor who played Chandler Bing in the TV show ‘Friends,’ had a lot of money when he passed away in 2023. His net worth was estimated to be about $120 million.
Most of Matthew Perry’s money came from his role as Chandler Bing on ‘Friends.’ He was on the show for ten years, from 1994 to 2004. He got paid at least $90 million. ‘Friends’ was a super popular and famous TV show.
Matthew Perry also acted in movies and other TV shows, which helped him make more money.
Even after ‘Friends’ ended, Matthew Perry kept getting money. He got paid when they showed ‘Friends’ episodes again on TV and when they sold stuff with ‘Friends’ on it, like T-shirts and mugs.
Car collection
- BMW 7 Series
- Aston Martin Vantage ($151,000)
- 1990s BMW Z8
- Porsche Taycan 4S
House
Pacific Palisades Cottage
Matthew Perry had a beloved Pacific Palisades cottage. In the days leading up to his passing, he shared poignant photographs of this home, indicating his attachment to the property. He was also reported to own a contemporary $6 million Pacific Palisades pad.
Hollywood Hills Midcentury Home
In June 2023, Matthew Perry added a serene, sun-flooded midcentury home to his real estate portfolio. This property is located in the Hollywood Hills.
Beverly Hills Home
Perry purchased a 6,500-square-foot home in the Beverly Hills area for a reported $3.2 million.
Real Estate Downsizing
In the later years before his passing, Matthew Perry sold $35 million in real estate and downsized to a cottage. According to reports, he described this cottage as a place where he felt “very lonely”.
Pets
Find on Web
Website
None
