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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
Perry, Matthew
Matthew Langford Perry. Matthew Perry's father was the actor John Bennett Perry who starred in the 2002 film "The Sweetest Thing" and the 1996 box office hit "Independence Day."
August 19, 1969. He was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Ottawa. He was raised in Ottawa, Canada by his parents where he became the top-ranked junior tennis player in the country. He attended Ashbury College (A private boys school in Ottawa).
Second Chance. He was going to pursue a career in tennis, but decided to start up a career in acting when he had the opportunity.
Friends. He joined the "Friends" cast which included Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc.
Chandler Bing. He plays Chandler Muriel Bing who is married to Monica Geller. He played Chazz Russell in his first television appearance in "Second Chance" in 1994. Will Truman is played by Eric McCormack in "Will & Grace." Paul Buchman is played by Paul Reiser in "Mad About You."
He turned down a part to appear alongside Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum in this 1996 box office hit. What is the name of the movie that he turned down? | The One About Matthew Perry
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Independence Day. His part would have been to play Captain Jimmy 'Raven' Wilder but he turned it down. Harry Connick, Jr. was then offered the part.
Fools Rush In. He starred alongside Selma Hayek and his own father, John Bennett Perry, who played his father in the film.
What movie starring Tony Danza did he have a part in early in his career? | Matthew Perry
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She's Out of Control. When Matthew was in this movie he was only twenty years old.
What two countries does Matthew Perry have citizenship in? | Matthew Perry
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USA & Canada. He was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, but raised in Ottawa, Canada.
What movie starring Will Smith did Matthew turn down a role in? | Matthew Perry
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Independence Day. The role of Captain Jimmy "Raven" Wilder was originally offered the role but at the last minute he pulled out. The role he was offered was eventually taken by Harry Connick Jr.
What character did he star as in the show "Friends"? | Matthew Perry
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Chandler Bing. "Friends" aired from 1994 to 2004. It was a great show.
Almost Heroes. Chris Farley died before the movie was released. The movie was released May 29, 1998 and he died on December 18, 1997.
tennis. When he was a child, he was ranked the No. 17 junior tennis player in Canada (he was ranked number 3 in doubles).
What was his character's name in "The Whole Nine Yards"? | Matthew Perry
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Nicholas Oseransky. He played a dentist. His name was Nicholas, but everyone called him Oz. "The Whole Nine Yards" was released in 2000.
Which actress did he date in the mid-1990s, after she guest starred on "Friends"? | Matthew Perry
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Julia Roberts. They dated from late 1995 to early 1996.
Did Matthew Perry's real father play his father in "Fools Rush In"? | Matthew Perry
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Yes. His father is John Bennett Perry. In "Fools Rush In" his father's name is Richard Whitman. "Fools Rush In" was released in 1997.
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