Friends is a super hit American sitcom created by Marta Kauffman and David Crane for the NBC network. It ran for 10 successful seasons which aired from 1994 to 2004. The story revolves around the lives of six friends living in New York - Chandler Bing, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Joey Tribbiani, Ross Geller, and Rachel Green. It showcases them as they figure out their lives, relationships, friendships, and careers. The cast of the show includes Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc.
Chandler Bing, played by Matthew Perry, is one of the main characters of the show. Friends is one of the most-watched sitcoms in the world. With the worldwide success of Friends, the character became a household name. After the show ended, all the cast members went on to do different projects. Matthew Perry acted in many TV shows after Friends ended. Here is the list of projects where Matthew Perry appeared in post-Friends.
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is an American comedy series created and written by Aaron Sorkin for the NBC network. The show’s concept was similar to Saturday Night Live. It was produced by Warner Bros. Television and ran for 22 episodes from 2006 to 2007. The cast of the show includes Bradley Whitford, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Sarah Paulson, Nate Corddry, etc. It was canceled by NBC after one season.
Matthew Perry played the role of Matt Albie, a talented head writer of a fictional comedy show like Saturday Night Live. He takes over the production of Studio 60 along with his friend Danny Tripp. Perry was praised for his performance in the show, which later on became a cult classic.
Mr. Sunshine
Mr. Sunshine is an American sitcom co-created and co-written by Matthew Perry for ABC network. It aired from February to April 2011 and was canceled by ABC after 13 episodes due to low ratings. The cast of the show includes Mattew Perry, Allison Janney, Andrea Anders, James Lesure, Nate Torrence, etc.
Matthew Perry played the lead role in this show. He played the role of Ben Donovan who is the operations manager for the Sunshine Center in San Diego. The show highlights how Ben manages his personal and professional life as he has to face unusual demands at his job. Mr. Sunshine allowed Matthew Perry to have creative control over the project as he was the creator, writer, and executive producer of the show.
Go On
Go On is an American sitcom created by Scott Silveri for the NBC network. The show ran for 22 episodes from 2012 to 2013. Matthew Perry was one of the executive producers of the show. The cast of the show includes Matthew Perry, Laura Benanti, Julie White, Suzy Nakamura, Tyler James Williams, etc. NBC canceled the show after one season due to its low ratings and financial reasons.
Matthew Perry played the role of Ryan King, a sports talk radio host who joins a support group to get over his wife’s death. The show highlights the themes of grief and the healing process. The show was well received by the critics and Matthew Perry was praised for his performance in the show.
The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple is an American sitcom created and produced by Matthew Perry for the CBS network. It is based on the 1965 play of the same name written by Neil Simon. The show ran for 3 seasons and 38 episodes. The cast of the show includes Mattew Perry, Thomas Lennon, Yvette Nicole Brown, Lindsay Sloane, Wendell Pierce, etc. In May 2017, CBS canceled the show after three seasons.
Matthew Perry played the role of Oscar Madison, a sportswriter and radio personality. The show focuses on two friends, Oscar and Felix who first met in college and later on become roommates. It highlights the conflicts between the roommates because of their personalities.
Other Minor Roles
Apart from these TV shows, Matthew Perry appeared in many projects. In 2012, he played the recurring role of attorney Mike Kresteva in the drama series The Good Wife and its spin-off The Good Fight. He played a negative role in the show.
He reunited with his Friends co-actor Courteney Cox when he made a guest appearance in an episode of Cougar Town in 2014. In 2017, he produced a drama miniseries The Kennedys: After Camelot where he played the role of Ted Kennedy.
FAQs about Matthew Perry
A. Matthew Perry was best known for his role as Chandler in Friends.
A. Matthew Perry was 28 years old during the first season of Friends.
A. Yes, Matthew Perry attended the Friend Reunion in 2021.
A. Matthew Perry was never married although he was engaged to Molly Hurwitz for a while.
