
Matthew Perry: A Legacy of Laughter, Despite a Tragic Ending Matthew Perry Matthew Langford Perry (August 19, 1969 - October 28, 2023) was an American and Canadian entertainer. He earned global respect during the 1990s for playing Chandler Bing on the NBC TV sitcom Companions (1994-2004) and procured a Screen Entertainers Society Grant for the job. Matthew Perry was best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom Friends. He was a talented actor and comedian who brought joy to millions of people around the world. However, Perry's life was also marked by tragedy. He struggled with addiction and mental health issues throughout his career. On October 28, 2023, Perry died at the age of 54 after an apparent drowning accident. Early Life and Career Matthew Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. His parents divorced when he was young, and he spent most of his childhood living with his mother in Ottawa, Canada. Perry began acting at a young age. He ap...