The actor was elementary school classmates with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was a professional tennis player and published a memoir in his later years.
Becoming a public icon with his role as Chandler Bing in “Friends”, many fans were surprised by the premature passing of actor Matthew Perry. Died at the age of 54. Up to now, authorities are still investigating the cause of the late actor’s death.
But his legacy lives on. As the sweater-wearing Chandler on “Friends,” his signature brand of sarcastic humor made Chandler a character you grew to love over time, winning you over with his adorable, albeit ironic, jokes. tomorrow and self-mockery. One of the most popular sitcoms of the 90s and early 2000s, this role defined Matthew’s career. But his life is not only on the screen, as Joey’s roommate or Monica’s lover. Here are 9 facts you didn’t know about the late actor.
Matthew Perry is Canadian-American
The child of American actor John Bennett Perry and Canadian Suzanne Perry, Matthew was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts in 1969 and was eventually brought to Ottawa, Canada. His parents separated about a year after he was born, then both remarried. Matthew spent most of his childhood in Ottowa, Ontario with his mother before moving to California during his teenage years with his father.
Childhood with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Matthew’s mother, Suzanne Perry, is a journalist who worked as Press Secretary for Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. When he grew up, Matthew studied with Justin Trudeau – the current Prime Minister of Canada. The two boys were friends in elementary school. But when Matthew turned 10, he started acting out – smoking, stealing money and even confronting Justin Trudeau with another classmate. Later, when both became politicians and actors, they still did not forget to tease each other and interact on Twitter.
In response to Matthew’s sudden passing, Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter: “The passing of Matthew Perry is shocking and sad. I will never forget the games we used to play in the schoolyard and I know, people around the world will never forget the joy he brought to them. Thanks for all the laughs, Matthew. I was loved.”
