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, he seized the opportunity to begin his acting career.

Perry appeared in the hit comedy film The Whole Nine Yards, as the neighbor of a hit man played by Bruce Willis. His other feature film credits include _Fools Rush In (1997)_ , A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, She's Out of Control and Parallel Lives. He also co-starred with Chris Farley in the buddy comedy Almost Heroes and in the romantic comedy, Three to Tango, opposite Neve Campbell. Perry currently resides in Los Angeles. He enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time.


The Whole Ten Yards (2004): $5,000,000
The Whole Nine Yards (2000): $3,000,000
Three to Tango (1999): $2,500,000
Fools Rush In (1997): $1,000,000

Attended Ashbury College, a private school in Ottawa, Canada. Raised in Ottawa, Canada. he asked that his name be removed from the Best Actor in a Comedy Emmy list. "Friends" (1994) co-stars have all agreed that they would only be nominated in supporting roles. [June 2000] 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. A 75 year old woman ran a stop sign and smashed into the side of Matthew's BMW. Neither party was injured. [18 April 2001] "Friends" (1994) castmate Jennifer Aniston offers to be his personal trainer after he received threats from bosses Warner Brothers about his increasing weight problems [2002] Turned down a role in Independence Day (1996). The part he was offered was eventually taken by Harry Connick Jr.. Made his world stage debut in the West End in London alongside Minnie Driver. [May 2003] He is the only central cast member of "Friends" (1994) who has not been nominated for a Razzie. His father appeared on an episode of "Friends" (1994), as the father of one of Jennifer Aniston's boyfriends. His favorite NHL team is the Ottawa Senators. He often attends the playoff games in Ottawa, Canada. He attended this year's playoff games between Ottawa and Toronto Maple Leafs (2004). He spoke the last line in the final episode of "Friends" (1994). When it's suggested that they all go out for coffee, his character Chandler says "Where?". He enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time When auditioning for the part of Chandler Bing, he didn't need a script because he knew the pilot by heart. He had been helping a friend with the part before auditioning himself. Behind the scenes of "Friends" (1994), Perry was very close friends with co-star Jennifer Aniston. Is on the board of directors for the soon-to-be-opened Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Ron Clark is a world-renowned educator who Perry depicted in the TNT original film The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV). Was the Ottawa Loggers 10th selection in the 1996 RHI (Roller Hockey International) draft. Is a Toronto Blue Jays Fan. He is close friends with actor Hank Azaria. Both in The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and Three to Tango (1999), his characters are asked "Are you always this nervous?". Both times the response is "yes.". Lives in Los Angeles, Studio City and Malibu, California.