November 8, 2024

Remembering Matthew Perry: A TV & Film Career In Photos

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Matthew Perry has died but has left a legacy in television and film. Throughout his life, Perry entertained millions of viewers who would become fans of his work.

Perry was best known for playing the role of Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends, a role that he would play for ten seasons. Other television credits include Sunset 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Odd Couple, Cougar Town, Ally McBeal and The West Wing.

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Films that Perry starred in include Fools Rush In, opposite Salma Hayek, Three To Tango with Neve Campbell and Dylan McDermott as well as The Whole Nine Yards with Bruce Willis.

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Check out the photo gallery below to remember highlights of Perry’s career.

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    SYDNEY, Matthew Perry, 1990.

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    FRIENDS, from left, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, 1994-2004 (ca. 1994 photo)

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    FRIENDS, from left, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, 1994-2004 (ca. 1994 photo)

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    FRIENDS, from left, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer, 1994-2004 (1994 photo).

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    FRIENDS, from left: Nicky Katt, David Schwimmer, Matthew Perry, Peter DeLuise, ‘The One With The Bullies’, (Season 2, ep. 221, aired April 25, 1996), 1994-2004.

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    FRIENDS, from left: David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Perry, 1994-2004.

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    FRIENDS, (top row, from left): Matthew Perry, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Courteney Cox, (bottom): Matt LeBlance, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, ‘The One With The Ultimate Fighting Champion’, (Season 3, aired May 8, 1997), 1994-2004,

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    FRIENDS, (from left): Matthew Perry, Julia Roberts, ‘The One After the Superbowl: Part II’, (Season 2, aired Jan. 28, 1996), 1994-2004

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    FRIENDS, Matthew Perry, (Season 4), 1994-2004

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    FRIENDS, Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, 1994-present, yr. 6, episode ‘The One With the Proposal’ aired 5/18/00

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    FRIENDS, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, 1994-present, yr5, ep505 ‘The One With All The Kips’ aired 10/29/98

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    FRIENDS, Matthew Perry

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    FRIENDS, Ep.423, 424, The One With Ross’s Wedding-1&2 (5/7/1998), Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc & David Schwimmer.

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    STUDIO 60 ON SUNSET STRIP, Matthew Perry, Bradley Whitford, ‘The Focus Group’, (Season 1, aired Oct. 2, 2006), 2006-07

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    STUDIO 60 ON SUNSET STRIP, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, (Season 1), 2006-07

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    STUDIO 60 ON SUNSET STRIP, Matthew Perry, (Season 1), 2006-07

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    THE RON CLARK STORY, Matthew Perry, 2006

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    THE ODD COUPLE, l-r: Matthew Perry, Yvette Nicole Brown in ‘Make Room For Dani’ (Season 2, Episode 7, aired May 9, 2016)

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    THE ODD COUPLE, l-r: Matthew Perry, Teri Hatcher in ‘An Oscar Named Desire’ (Season 2, Episode 6, aired May 5, 2016).

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    THE ODD COUPLE, (from left): Matthew Perry, Thomas Lennon, ‘Sleeping Dogs Lie’, (Season 1, ep. 109, airs April 30, 2015).

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    THE ODD COUPLE, (from left): Erinn Hayes, Matthew Perry, ‘Heal Thyself’, (Season 1, ep. 106, airs April 9, 2015)

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    MR. SUNSHINE, Matthew Perry, Lindsay Sloane, ‘Heather’s Sister’, Season 1, episode 3, aired February 21, 2011), 2011.

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    MR. SUNSHINE, Matthew Perry, (Season 1), 2011.

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    GO ON, Matthew Perry in ‘Urn-ed Run’ (Season 1, Episode 22, aired April 11, 2013)

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    GO ON, l-r: Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox in ‘Matchup Problems’ (Season 1, Episode 20, aired March 26, 2013)

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    FRIENDS, from left: Matthew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, ‘The One With All The Thanksgivings’, (Season 5, ep. 508, aired Nov. 19, 1998), 1994-2004

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    FRIENDS, (episode: The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss, Season 10), Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox Arquette and Lisa Kudrow.

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    FRIENDS, Courteney Cox Arquette, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, ‘The One With Chandler & Monica’s Wedding, Part I & II’, (Season 7, epis. #723-724, aired 05/17/2001), 1994-2004

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    FRIENDS, Matthew Perry, Julia Roberts, ‘The One After The Superbowl, Pt. I & II’, (Season 2, epis. #212/213), 1994-2004

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    FRIENDS, Matthew Perry, Morgan Fairchild, (Season 1), 1994-2004

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    COUGAR TOWN, (from left): Matthew Perry, Courteney Cox, ‘Hard On Me’, (Season 5, ep. 505, aired Feb. 4, 2014)

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    ALLY MCBEAL, Matthew Perry, Calista Flockhart, episode ‘Love Is All Around’, airs 04/15/02, 5th Season, 1997-2002

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    HOME FREE, Marian Mercer, Scott McAfee, Diana Canova, Anndi McAfee, Matthew Perry, 1993

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    GROWING PAINS, Tracey Gold, Matthew Perry, ‘Second Chance’ episode, 04-12-89., 1985-1992.

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    FRIENDS, Matthew Perry, ‘The One With Joey’s New Girlfriend’, (Season 4, ep. 405, aired Oct. 30, 1997), 1994-2004

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    WHOLE NINE YARDS, Matthew Perry, Bruce Willis, 2000.

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    THREE TO TANGO, key art, from left: Matthew Perry, Neve Campbell, Dylan McDermott, 1999

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    THREE TO TANGO, Matthew Perry, Neve Campbell, Dylan McDermott, 1999

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    A NIGHT IN THE LIFE OF JIMMY REARDON, Matthew Perry, River Phoenix, 1988

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    FOOLS RUSH IN, from left: Matthew Perry, Angelina Torres, 1997

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    FOOLS RUSH IN, Matthew Perry, 1997.

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    FOOLS RUSH IN, Matthew Perry, Salma Hayek, 1997

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    ALMOST HEROES, from left: Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, 1998.

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    THE WHOLE TEN YARDS, Matthew Perry, Bruce Willis, 2004

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    THE WHOLE TEN YARDS, Matthew Perry, 2004

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    SERVING SARA, key art, from left: Matthew Perry, Elizabeth Hurley, 2002.

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    17 AGAIN, (aka SEVENTEEN AGAIN), from left: Leslie Mann, Matthew Perry, 2009.

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    A NIGHT IN THE LIFE OF JIMMY REARDON, River Phoenix, Mathew Perry, 1988

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