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The One About Matthew Perry Trivia Quiz

This is my quiz all about the actor Matthew Perry. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Linaw50. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Linaw50

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,121

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3120

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (6/10), Guest 107 (5/10), Guest 98 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is his full name? Hint

Matthew Langley Perry

Perry Langford Matthews

Matthew Langford Perry

Langley Perry Matthews

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Question 2 of 10

2. When is his birthday? Hint

June 20, 1969

August 19, 1969

September 4, 1968

July 15, 1970

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was Matthew Perry raised as a child? Hint

Massachusetts

Vermont

New York

Ottawa

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Question 4 of 10

4. On which television show was he offered his first leading role in 1987? Hint

Friends

Family Ties

Second Chance

Growing Pains

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which famous American sitcom cast did he join in 1994? Hint

Second Chance

Mad About You

Will & Grace

Friends

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is his character's name in the American sitcom that he joined in 1994? Hint

Paul Buchman

Chazz Russell

Chandler Bing

Will Truman

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Question 7 of 10

7. He turned down a part to appear alongside Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum in this 1996 box office hit. What is the name of the movie that he turned down?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. In this 1997 film he portrayed the character of Alex Whitman. What is the name of this movie? Hint

Parallel Lives

Three To Tango

Fools Rush In

The Whole Nine Yards

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these television shows did he NOT appear in during the 12 years from 1991 to 2002? Hint

Ally McBeal

Beverly Hills, 90210

Charmed

The Simpsons

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these actresses also appeared in the play "Sexual Perversity In Chicago" with him? Hint

Minnie Driver

Courteney Cox

Jennifer Aniston

Julia Roberts

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Dec 18 2024 : Guest 73: 6/10
Nov 06 2024 : Guest 107: 5/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 98: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is his full name?

Answer: Matthew Langford Perry

Matthew Perry's father was the actor John Bennett Perry who starred in the 2002 film "The Sweetest Thing" and the 1996 box office hit "Independence Day."

2. When is his birthday?

Answer: August 19, 1969

He was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

3. Where was Matthew Perry raised as a child?

Answer: Ottawa

He was raised in Ottawa, Canada by his parents where he became the top-ranked junior tennis player in the country. He attended Ashbury College (A private boys school in Ottawa).

4. On which television show was he offered his first leading role in 1987?

Answer: Second Chance

He was going to pursue a career in tennis, but decided to start up a career in acting when he had the opportunity.

5. Which famous American sitcom cast did he join in 1994?

Answer: Friends

He joined the "Friends" cast which included Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc.

6. What is his character's name in the American sitcom that he joined in 1994?

Answer: Chandler Bing

He plays Chandler Muriel Bing who is married to Monica Geller. He played Chazz Russell in his first television appearance in "Second Chance" in 1994. Will Truman is played by Eric McCormack in "Will & Grace." Paul Buchman is played by Paul Reiser in "Mad About You."

7. He turned down a part to appear alongside Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum in this 1996 box office hit. What is the name of the movie that he turned down?

Answer: Independence Day

His part would have been to play Captain Jimmy 'Raven' Wilder but he turned it down. Harry Connick, Jr. was then offered the part.

8. In this 1997 film he portrayed the character of Alex Whitman. What is the name of this movie?

Answer: Fools Rush In

He starred alongside Selma Hayek and his own father, John Bennett Perry, who played his father in the film.

9. Which of these television shows did he NOT appear in during the 12 years from 1991 to 2002?

Answer: Charmed

He appeared in "Ally McBeal" in April 2002 as Todd Merrick, in "The Simpsons" in November 2001 as himself (the voice of Ultrahouse 3000) and in "Beverly Hills, 90210" in April 1991 as Roger Azarian. He did not appear in "Charmed" during the 1990s.

10. Which of these actresses also appeared in the play "Sexual Perversity In Chicago" with him?

Answer: Minnie Driver

"Sexual Perversity In Chicago" also features Hank Azaria and Kelly Reilly.

Source: Author Linaw50

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