Mathew Perry excelled as a top-ranked junior tennis player. |
He explored comedy at the LA Connection during his high school years. |
Perry garnered an Emmy nomination in 2002 for portraying Chandler Bing on FRIENDS. |
Apart from TV, he showcased his acting skills in various movie roles. |
He showcased his comedic mastery in The West Wing as Joe Quincy, earning two Emmy nominations. |
His portrayal in The Ron Clark Story earned him a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination. |
Since February 2015, Perry starred in and co-produced the sitcom The Odd Couple. |
In 1997, Mathew Perry underwent a 28-day rehabilitation program for his Vicodin addiction. |
Subsequently, he struggled with health issues and battled addiction to multiple substances. |
In 2011, Perry advocated for funding drug courts on Capitol Hill. |
For his efforts in addiction recovery, he received a Champion of Recovery award from the White House. |
Offered a university spot, he chose acting in Seconds Chance over attending USC. |
Matthew Perry's sharp wit contributed to the humor of FRIENDS. |
His character's social awkwardness mirrored his real-life personality. |
The tip of his right middle finger was accidentally severed by his grandfather. |
He supported the Lili Claire Foundation and hosted events for them. |
John B. Perry, Mathew’s father, portrayed Rachel’s boyfriend Joshua on FRIENDS. |
He made it to the Top 30 of the Forbes Top 100 Celebrity rich list. |
As part of FRIENDS, he was the youngest among the main cast. |
In both The Whole Nine Yards and Three to Tango, he humorously admitted to being nervous. |