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.
Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy
Self (archive footage)
2025
Matthew Perry: Not just Friends
2023
Matthew Perry: The Diane Sawyer Interview
Himself
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
(1 episode)
2022
Friends: The Reunion
Self
2021
Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary
Chandler Bing
2019
The Kennedys: After Camelot
Ted Kennedy · (2 episodes)
2017
The Good Fight
Mike Kresteva · (3 episodes)
2017
The Big Lie: American Addict 2
Himself
2016
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Self
2016
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(1 episode)
2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self · (1 episode)
2015
The Odd Couple
Oscar Madison · (38 episodes)
2015
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
2015
The Dog Thrower
The Charismatic Man
2014
Hollywood Game Night
Self · (1 episode)
2013
Go On
Ryan King · (22 episodes)
2012
Playhouse Presents
The Charismatic Man · (1 episode)
2012
Web Therapy
Tyler Bishop · (2 episodes)
2011
Mr. Sunshine
Ben Donovan · (9 episodes)
2011
Conan
Self · (1 episode)
2010
Cougar Town
Sam · (1 episode)
2009
The Good Wife
Mike Kresteva · (3 episodes)
2009
The Good Wife
Mike Kresteva (uncredited) · (1 episode)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
17 Again
Mike O'Donnell (Adult)
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Childrens Hospital
Matthew Perry · (1 episode)
2008
Birds of America
Morrie
2008
Numb
Hudson Milbank
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Self · (1 episode)
2007
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Matt Albie · (22 episodes)
2006
The Ron Clark Story
Ron Clark
2006
The Reichen Show
Self · (1 episode)
2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self · (1 episode)
2005
The Whole Ten Yards
Nicholas 'Oz' Oseransky
2004
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Punk'd
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · (2 episodes)
2003
Serving Sara
Joe Tyler
2002
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Self
2002
Scrubs
Murray · (1 episode)
2001
The Kid
Mr. Vivian (uncredited)
2000
The Whole Nine Yards
Nicholas 'Oz' Oseransky
2000
Three to Tango
Oscar Novak
1999
The West Wing
Joe Quincy · (3 episodes)
1999
Almost Heroes
Leslie Edwards
1998
Parkinson
Self · (1 episode)
1998
Ally McBeal
Todd Merrick · (2 episodes)
1997
The View
Self · (3 episodes)
1997
The View
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1997
Fools Rush In
Alex Whitman
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
(2 episodes)
1996
The Daily Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1996
Caroline in the City
Chandler Bing · (1 episode)
1995
Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide
Self
1995
Getting In
Randall Burns
1994
Friends
Chandler Bing · (228 episodes)
1994
Parallel Lives
Willie Morrison
1994
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993
The John Larroquette Show
Steven · (1 episode)
1993
Deadly Relations
George Westerfield
1993
Home Free
Matt Bailey · (11 episodes)
1993
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self · (4 episodes)
1992
Sibs
(23 episodes)
1991
Call Me Anna
Desi Arnaz Jr.
1990
Beverly Hills, 90210
Roger Azarian · (1 episode)
1990
Dream On
Alex Farmer · (1 episode)
1990
Sydney
Billy Kells · (13 episodes)
1990
The Simpsons
Ultrahouse 300 Matthew Perry Voice (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
She's Out of Control
Timothy
1989
Dance 'Til Dawn
Roger
1988
Empty Nest
Bill at 18 · (1 episode)
1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1988
A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon
Fred Roberts
1988
Second Chance
Chazz Russell · (21 episodes)
1987
Growing Pains
Sandy · (2 episodes)
1985
Charles in Charge
Ed · (1 episode)
1984
Highway to Heaven
David Hastings · (2 episodes)
1984
Not Necessarily the News
Bob · (48 episodes)
1983
Silver Spoons
Davey · (1 episode)
1982
240-Robert
(1 episode)
1979
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975
Today
Self · (1 episode)
1952
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Audience Member · (1 episode)
1944