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Matthew Perry is perhaps best known for his Emmy-nominated work as Chandler Bing on NBC's long-running series "Friends." Matthew Perry has also earned praise for his work in a broad range of film and television projects. Matthew Perry most recently completed an upcoming pilot for Showtime entitled "The End of Steve," in which he stars in the title role as an egomaniacal local talk show host on a reluctant path to redemption. Matthew Perry also co-wrote the script, with Peter Tolan, and serves as a co-executive producer on the project. A four-time Emmy nominee, Matthew Perry received his latest Emmy nod, for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie, for his work in the title role of the 2006 true-life TNT telefilm "The Ron Clark Story." In addition, Matthew Perry was honored with Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® nominations for his portrayal of the dedicated teacher who left his home in North Carolina to teach in one of New York City's worst schools and went on to win the coveted Disney Teacher of the Year Award in 2002. In 2006, Matthew Perry returned to series television to star in Aaron Sorkin's NBC drama "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" in a role that was written for him. Matthew Perry had previously worked with Sorkin when Perry played the recurring role of Joe Quincy on the series "The West Wing," garnering back-to-back Emmy nominations in the category of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, in 2003 and 2004, for his work on the show. Matthew Perry received his first Emmy nomination in 2002 for his starring role on "Friends." During his ten seasons on the show, Matthew Perry also shared in a SAG Award® and six more SAG Award® nominations for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series. On the big screen, Matthew Perry recently starred in the independent feature "Birds of America," which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Craig Lucas, the film also stars Hilary Swank, Lauren Graham, Ben Foster and Ginnifer Goodwin. The year before, Matthew Perry starred in the indie feature "Numb," directed by Harris Goldberg and also starring Mary Steenburgen, Kevin Pollak and Lynn Collins. Matthew Perry also executive produced the film, which premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. Matthew Perry previously starred alongside Bruce Willis in the hit comedy "The Whole Nine Yards," and re-teamed with Willis in the sequel, "The Whole Ten Yards." Matthew Perry's other film credits include "Serving Sara," opposite Elizabeth Hurley; "Three to Tango," with Neve Campbell, Dylan McDermott and Oliver Platt; "Almost Heroes," with Chris Farley and Eugene Levy; Andy Tennant's "Fools Rush In," opposite Salma Hayek; and "A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon," starring River Phoenix, which marked Matthew Perry's first feature. In May 2003, Matthew Perry realized a long-held goal when he made his professional stage debut in London's West End in David Mamet's "Sexual Perversity in Chicago," with Minnie Driver, Hank Azaria and Kelly Reilly. The production broke the record for the largest box office advance for a West End show. Behind the camera, Matthew Perry made his directorial debut in 2004 with an episode of the comedy series "Scrubs." Matthew Perry also appeared in the episode as a man willing to donate a kidney to his father, who was played by his real-life father, actor John Bennett Perry. Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Matthew Perry was raised in Ottawa, Canada. At age 15, Matthew Perry moved to Los Angeles to live with his father. In addition to performing in several high school stage productions, Matthew Perry was an avid tennis player, ranking number seventeen nationally in the junior singles category and number three in doubles. In July 2005, Matthew Perry returned to the athletic arena to host the ESPY Awards. The broadcast earned the highest rating in the history of the ESPYs. In addition, Matthew Perry is a longtime supporter of the Lili Claire Foundation, and hosts their annual gala to raise funds for those born with Williams Syndrome and other neurogenetic birth defects.
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March 16, 2010 I REFUSE. I REFUSE TO WATCH MATTHEW PERRY MOVIES. 1 hour agoRight now I'm watching "The Whole Nine Yards" with Bruce Willis-who is an incredible actor-also playing Matthew Perry who is a hoot! 1 hour ago...There are 12,000 Miss Rights out there and it's all timing." Matthew Perry 1 hour ago@neasha_metal i love matthew perry and that movie so much. 2 hours ago@ponilover kayak zac efron tuh katanya @magnificoartemo.. Jd gedenya kyk matthew perry donk? #film17again 2 hours ago@CharisseJanel Don't worry, I cried too when Zac Efron turned back to Matthew Perry, it was too sudden and I wasn't ready for it. 2 hours ago@thatgirlkatlyn hey so i was watching sisterhood of the traveling pants and the wedding at the end of the same day as Matthew Perry's b-day 3 hours agoCant wait 4 the wittiness...In reality hell! RT @AllisonBJanney: Today I'm working with Matthew Perry on a new pilot for ABC. He's so funny! 3 hours ago@rentvulgartoday I actually can see it! I got a little Matthew Perry crush, haha. 3 hours agoMatt Perry AND Allison Janney, yes please! RT @AllisonBJanney Today I'm working with Matthew Perry on a new pilot for ABC. He's so funny! 4 hours ago@hotsinglestud69 that think that matthew perry's awesome! that think the world will never endddd! WE ARE AWESOME. 4 hours agoRT @AllisonBJanney: Today I'm working with Matthew Perry on a new pilot for ABC. He's so funny! 4 hours ago"he looks like the love child of Matthew Perry and Powder." #rifftrax 4 hours agoI'm dying to see Matthew Perry nude 4 hours agoi was watching two and a half men and charlie was talking & i thought that friends was on. boy do charlie sheen & matthew perry sound alike 4 hours agoHappier now. Allison Janney's working on a pilot with Matthew Perry for ABC. Smile. 5 hours ago |
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