Matthew Perry was a skilled junior tennis player in Canada. He was highly competitive and even considered pursuing a career in professional tennis before turning to acting.
Early Love for Tennis:
John Bennett Perry, is also an actor. Matthew's choice of career may have been influenced by his father's involvement in the entertainment industry.
Father's Influence
Repeated Guest Appearances:
Before landing his iconic role in "Friends," Perry appeared in several TV shows, including "Growing Pains" ,The Tracey Ullman Show," and "Beverly Hills, 90210."
Struggles with Addiction
Perry has been open about his battles with addiction, He has used his own experiences to advocate for addiction recovery and founded the Perry House, a sober living home in his name.
Writing and Producing
Perry co-created and starred in the sitcom "Mr. Sunshine" and also served as an executive producer on several projects, including "The End of Longing" and the "Friends" reunion special.
R . I . P
Matthew Langford PerryAugust 19, 1969 –October 28, 2023