Matthew Perry

With a lineage of noble ancestry, Matthew Perry is a man of royal birthright. His French-Canadian roots can be traced back to the late 18th century, when a prestigious family found their home in Quebec. Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts to John Bennett Perry and Suzanne Marie, Matthew has a mix of English, Irish, German, Swiss-German, and French-Canadian bloodlines. Raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Matthew was a top-ranked junior tennis player in Canada while also performing in several high school stage productions. After being offered a leading role on the television series Boys Will Be Boys in 1987, Matthew began his illustrious acting career. His father, an American actor of Irish and German descent, and his mother, a Canadian journalist with French-Canadian roots, have provided him with a rich and regal heritage. Matthew Perry is now one of the most respected and renowned actors in the entertainment industry.