Matthew Perry Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
Matthew Perry (1969-2023) was an iconic American actor best known for playing Chandler Bing on "Friends." Beyond his legendary sitcom role, Perry was a talented actor, writer, and advocate for addiction recovery. His memoir "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing" bravely detailed his struggles with addiction. Despite personal battles, his wit and charm made him beloved by millions worldwide, leaving a lasting impact on television history and addiction awareness.
Early Life and Background of Matthew Perry
• Young Perry spent his early years in Ottawa, Canada, where he was raised by his mother, a former press secretary to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, shaping his early exposure to public life and performance.
• While attending Buckley School in Los Angeles, teenage Matt became a nationally ranked tennis player in Canada, showcasing his competitive spirit before pursuing acting.
• Before "Friends" fame, Perry sold custom-made computer games and worked as a tennis instructor, demonstrating his entrepreneurial mindset even in his youth.
Career Highlights of Matthew Perry
• In 1994, after multiple failed pilots and small roles, Matt landed the career-defining role of Chandler Bing, beating out Craig Bierko who was initially favored for the part.
• Between "Friends" seasons, Perry starred in films like "Fools Rush In" and "The Whole Nine Yards," proving his versatility beyond Chandler's sarcastic persona.
• The actor created and starred in "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," a critically acclaimed series that showcased his dramatic acting abilities despite its short run.
Matthew Perry’s Personal Struggles
• During the filming of "Friends," Perry struggled with Vicodin addiction, leading to a dramatic weight fluctuation between seasons that concerned his castmates and fans.
• The actor spent nearly $9 million trying to get sober, transforming his former Malibu beach house into Perry House, a sober living facility to help others battling addiction.
• In 2018, Perry spent three months in a hospital following a gastrointestinal perforation, a near-death experience that later inspired his memoir's raw honesty.
Lesser-Known Facts about Matthew Perry
• Perry wrote and sold a TV pilot script at age 15, making him one of the youngest writers to sell a script to a major network at that time.
• The actor turned down a lead role in "Don't Look Up" due to a medical emergency that stopped his heart for five minutes during surgery.
• His stepfather, Keith Morrison, is the famous NBC Dateline correspondent, leading to some interesting family dinner conversations about true crime.
Awards and Recognition received by Matthew Perry
• Perry received five Emmy nominations, including one for his guest appearance on "The West Wing" where he played Associate White House Counsel Joe Quincy.
• He won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series with the "Friends" cast in 1996.
• In 2013, the Office of National Drug Control Policy honored Perry with the Champion of Recovery award for his advocacy work in addiction treatment.
Major Controversy around Matthew Perry
• During the filming of "Friends" season 3, Perry's addiction led to tension on set when he allegedly showed up late repeatedly, though the cast supported his recovery.
• In his memoir, Perry revealed he spent $9 million on sobriety attempts, leading to discussions about the accessibility of addiction treatment for average people.
• His comments about Keanu Reeves in his memoir sparked backlash, forcing Perry to publicly apologize and remove the references in later editions.