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Matthew Perry, actor
Actor

Matthew Perry: Movies & Box Office

films
25
on screen
1961–2022
box office
$354M
average score
70
Born
August 19, 1969
Birthplace
Williamstown, Massachusetts, US
Full name
Matthew Langford Perry
Citizenship
United States, Canada
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1979-2022
Spouses
Molly Hurwitz
Career at a glance

Matthew Perry's Career in Numbers

Matthew Perry's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Matthew Perry works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Terminus (1961) to Don't Look Up (2021), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.

Matthew Perry Movies by Decade

  1. 1960s 1
  2. 1980s 3
  3. 1990s 7
  4. 2000s 8
  5. 2010s 2
  6. 2020s 1

The 2000s were Matthew Perry's busiest decade, with 8 films.

Matthew Perry Movies by Genre

  • Drama 7
  • Comedy 7
  • Tv movie 2
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Horror 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Romance 1
  • Documentary 1

Drama is the genre Matthew Perry has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Matthew Perry Career Milestones

First film
Terminus 1961
Biggest box office hit
17 Again $136M worldwide
Best-rated film
Don't Look Up Movie Echo Score 56
Newest film
Don't Look Up 2021
25 credits

Matthew Perry Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Matthew Perry is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Matthew Perry?

Matthew Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, US in 1969. Credited on films since 1961, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Matthew Langford Perry was an accomplished American and Canadian actor. He rose to international fame primarily due to his character, Chandler Bing in the legendary NBC television sitcom Friends. Apart from Friends, he also played significant roles in Ally Macbeal (2002), The West Wing (2003), and The Ron Clark Story (2006). He also landed a leading role in the NBC series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007), and had major film roles in Fools Rush In (1997), Almost Heroes (1998), Three to Tango (1999), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), Serving Sara (2002), The Whole Ten Yards (2004), and 17 Again (2009).

Perry co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the ABC sitcom Mr. Sunshine, which aired from February to April 2011. He played a variety of roles including recurring ones in legal dramas The Good Wife (2012–2013), and The Good Fight (2017). He was also known for his portrayal of Ted Kennedy in The Kennedys: After Camelot (2017). His final television appearance was as himself in Friends: The Reunion (2021). For most of his life, Perry suffered from severe addictions to drugs and alcohol and he became an advocate for rehabilitation through his recovery. In 2023, he died from the acute effects of ketamine use.

Works with

Who Matthew Perry Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Matthew Perry shares the most films with. David Schwimmer comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Courteney Cox (2).

FAQ

Matthew Perry: Questions & Answers

How many movies Matthew Perry has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Matthew Perry been in?

Matthew Perry is credited on 25 films, from 1961 to 2022. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Matthew Perry's highest-grossing movie?

17 Again (2009) is Matthew Perry's biggest box office hit, with $136M worldwide, ahead of The Whole Nine Yards (2000) ($106M). Across every film with box office figures, Matthew Perry's movies have made $354M.

Matthew Perry's biggest hits

What is the best Matthew Perry movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Matthew Perry's best-rated film is Friends: The Reunion (2021) with a score of 83, followed by Don't Look Up (2021) (56).

Best Matthew Perry movies, ranked

What is Matthew Perry's newest movie?

The most recent film on Matthew Perry's filmography is Matthew Perry: The Diane Sawyer Interview (2022), in the role of Himself.

Who does Matthew Perry work with most often?

Matthew Perry shares the most films with David Schwimmer (2 films), Courteney Cox (2 films) and Matt LeBlanc (2 films).

The Best Matthew Perry Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.

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