In the 1990s, Matthew Perry was one of the biggest actors on television thanks to his role in » Friends . »
Though he was a lauded figure …
In the 1990s, Matthew Perry was one of the biggest actors on television thanks to his role in » Friends. » Though he was a lauded figure in Hollywood, the star, now 51, was also known for struggling with substance abuse during the peak of his fame – so much so that he’s said he has no memory of filming certain episodes of the hit sitcom. However, after stints in rehab and many years of work, Perry managed to course-correct his life and found more success on the small screen. On Wednesday, HBO Max dropped the first official trailer for the upcoming « Friends » reunion, which will see Perry come together with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc to reminisce on the good ol’ days. Ahead of the special’s May 27 premiere, here’s a look back at Perry’s life: Perry was born in Massachusetts in 1969 and raised in Canada by his mother until relocating to Los Angeles with his father and becoming an actor. In his early days, Perry mostly had one-off appearances in popular shows like « The Tracey Ullman Show, » « Growing Pains » and « Beverly Hills,90210. » He also appeared in a handful of movies alongside bigger stars such as Christina Applegate in « Dance ‘Til Dawn, » Gwyneth Paltrow in « Deadly Relations » and River Phoenix in « A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon.
