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Matthew Perry Biography

Birth Name:Matthew Langford Perry

Birth Place:Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

A former junior tennis champion, he participated in the 2009 Celebrity Pro-Am To End MS tennis event
Is the son of actor John Bennett Perry
Best known for his role in the series "Friends․"
Often displays a sarcastic disposition in the roles he takes on
Was offered a role in "Independence Day," but eventually turned it down
Due to a door-shutting accident during his childhood, he is missing a part of his middle finger on his right hand
Pitched a show to NBC about a group of friends in 1993, but the network turned it down because they were already in the process of producing "Friends," so he auditioned for the role of Chandler on the show

Awards

1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series: nominated
1996OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
1998American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series: nominated
1998OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Series: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Blimp Award-Favorite Television Actor: nominated
2002Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2004Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor - Comedy: nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
2006TV Land Award-Most Wonderful Wedding: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor: winner
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Actor of the Decade: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor of the Decade: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor of the Decade: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: winner
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated
2013Huading Award-Best Global Actor in a Television Series: winner
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): nominated