Matthew Perry Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Matthew Perry Net Worth (Money & Salary)


Matthew Perry Net Worth (Money & Salary)
October 29, 2024

Discovering Matthew Perry’s net worth and earnings

Upon his passing, Matthew Perry, the American actor and comedian, was reported to have a net worth of $120 million. Unfortunately, his demise occurred on October 28, 2023, when he was 54 years old.

Matthew Perry rose to fame with his portrayal of Chandler Bing in the TV show “Friends.” Spanning from 1994 to 2004, he appeared in all 236 episodes of the series. Additionally, he featured in various other television shows and movies, including “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,” “Go On,” “Fools Rush In,” and “The Whole Nine Yards.”

Prior to “Friends,” Matthew Perry had a stable career, starting with theater during high school. After moving to Los Angeles, he made guest appearances on numerous shows such as “Charles in Charge,” “Silver Spoons,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Alongside television roles, he also appeared in several films like “A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon” and “She’s Out of Control.”

In his acting journey, he starred in short-lived sitcoms like “Second Chance” and “Sydney” before finally landing the iconic role of Chandler Bing in “Friends.”

“Friends” catapulted him to international fame and fortune. Each lead cast member, including Matthew Perry, was earning a staggering $1 million per episode during the peak of the show. Over the course of his time on “Friends,” Matthew earned approximately $90 million from his base salary alone, excluding royalties from syndication, which have generated millions annually even to this day.

Matthew Perry Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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Early Life

Matthew Langford Perry was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts. His mother, Suzanne, is a Canadian-born journalist, and his father, John Bennett Perry, is an actor. His parents divorced when he was very young, and his mother later married journalist Keith Morrison.

Early Career

At 18, Matthew’s acting career kicked off with “A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon.” His improv skills at LA Connection in Sherman Oaks quickly gained attention. Guest appearances on television followed, leading to a breakthrough role in “Second Chance.”

Friends Journey

Initially, Matthew Perry was not considered for “Friends” due to prior commitments. However, fate allowed him to audition, where he secured the iconic role of Chandler Bing. The series spanning ten seasons earned him an Emmy nomination in 2002.

His time on “Friends” didn’t hinder his film career, starring in movies such as “Three To Tango” and “Fools Rush In.” Perry’s talents also shined in the TNT film “The Ron Clark Story,” which earned him Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

In October 2022, his memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” became a bestseller on Amazon and The New York Times.

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Matthew Perry’s Earnings from Friends

During the early seasons of Friends, each actor earned increasing amounts per episode, eventually leading to a remarkable $1 million per episode for the final seasons. In total, before additional bonuses and royalties, each cast member accrued approximately $90 million from the show.

Friends Syndication Royalties

As part of their contract negotiations in 2000, the Friends cast secured backend points, providing them with royalties from syndication revenues. The show’s continued popularity has generated over $1 billion annually in syndication deals. Each cast member, including Matthew Perry, reportedly receives substantial royalties, amounting to $10-20 million per year.

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Matthew Perry’s Personal Life

YasmineIn 1995, Perry dated Yasmine Bleeth, followed by a relationship with Julia Roberts from 1995 to 1996. Subsequently, Lizzy Caplan dated him from 2006 to 2012. Engaged to Molly Hurwitz in November 2020, their engagement was called off in June 2021.

He holds citizenship in both Canada and the United States.

### **Addiction**

Perry has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. His addiction to Vicodin began after a jet-ski accident in 1997, leading him to complete a 28-day rehab program later that year. In February 2001, he entered rehab again for addiction to Vicodin, methadone, amphetamines, and alcohol. Over the years, he claims to have spent $9 million on getting sober. Perry mentioned that due to his addiction issues, he doesn’t recall three years of his time on Friends, between seasons three and six.

In 2011, Perry became a celebrity spokesperson for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. He received a Champion of Recovery award in May 2013 from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy for establishing the Perry House sober living facility in his former Malibu mansion. However, he sold the property and closed the rehab center in 2015. Matthew Perry has remained sober since May 2021.

### **Real Estate**

After the first season of “Friends,” Perry bought his first home in LA, quoting in an interview: “*It’s the law when you have a successful sitcom: Between the first and second seasons, you buy a house.*” He sold this first home in 2001 for $2 million.

In 1999, he purchased a 6,500-square-foot mansion in Beverly Hills for $3.2 million, then sold it in 2005 after a significant renovation for $6.9 million.

During 2005, he acquired a condo in West Hollywood formerly owned by Elton John for $1.7 million, which he sold in 2014 for $5.7 million.

In 2008, Perry bought a home in LA for $4.475 million, selling it in 2011 for $4.6 million.

He invested $12 million in 2011 for a new beachfront home in Malibu, putting it up for sale at $15 million in August 2020. Eventually, it sold for $13.1 million in January 2021.

In 2015, he sold another Malibu home for $10.65 million.

Matthew paid $20 million in 2017 for a lavish penthouse apartment in Century City, California. The penthouse was listed for sale in August 2019 at $35 million, later reduced to $27 million by July 2020, with a final sale of $21.6 million in June 2021 to Rihanna.

In 2018, his Los Angeles home was sold for $12.5 million.

In 2020, he acquired a property in LA’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood for $6 million.

During June 2023, he purchased a Hollywood Hills home for $5 million.

Data is from Matthew Perry Net Worth (Money & Salary) and Matthew Perry Net Worth (Money & Salary), with forecast data extending to 2027 and 2028.

 



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