Biography
Matthew Langford Perry (August 19, 1969 – October 28, 2023) was an American-Canadian actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the popular, long-running NBC television sitcom Friends, for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination in 2002. His portrayal of Ron Clark in The Ron Clark Story earned him an Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe nomination. He also guest-starred in three episodes of the drama series The West Wing, which garnered him two consecutive Emmy nominations in 2003 and 2004. Perry also starred in the short-lived series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, and had roles in the films The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and its sequel The Whole Ten Yards (2004), Numb (2007), and 17 Again (2009).
Perry was the co-creator, co-writer, executive producer and star of the ABC sitcom Mr. Sunshine, which premiered on February 9, 2011.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2025
Matthew Perry: Not Just Friends
Character:
MOVIE • 2023
Matthew Perry: The Diane Sawyer Interview
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Character:
TV • 2022
Friends: The Reunion
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary
Character: Chandler Bing
MOVIE • 2019
The Kennedys: After Camelot
Character: Ted Kennedy
TV • 2017
The Good Fight
Character: Mike Kresteva
TV • 2017
The Big Lie: American Addict 2
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2016
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Character:
TV • 2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Character: Self
TV • 2015
The Odd Couple
Character: Oscar Madison
TV • 2015
Misery Loves Comedy
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2015
The Dog Thrower
Character: The Charismatic Man
MOVIE • 2014
Hollywood Game Night
Character: Self
TV • 2013
Go On
Character: Ryan King
TV • 2012
Playhouse Presents
Character: The Charismatic Man
TV • 2012
Web Therapy
Character: Tyler Bishop
TV • 2011
Mr. Sunshine
Character: Ben Donovan
TV • 2011
Crew
Crew Credits
Friends: The Reunion
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2021
The Kennedys: After Camelot
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2017
The Odd Couple
Role: Teleplay
TV • 2015
The Odd Couple
Role: Creator
TV • 2015
Go On
Role: Co-Executive Producer
TV • 2012
Mr. Sunshine
Role: Writer
TV • 2011
Mr. Sunshine
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2011
Mr. Sunshine
Role: Creator
TV • 2011
Scrubs
Role: Director
TV • 2001