Who Is Matthew Perry's Famous Father?

Fans of "Friends" may know that the actor Matthew Perry wasn't the only member of his family to appear on the long-running show. Perry, who died in October 2023, is survived by his father, John Bennett Perry, an actor of some repute in his own right.
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[@GrungeHQ]

Rest In Peace Matthew Perry.

[@Dira091998]

Matthew looked so much like his father. RIP Matty ❤

[@coyleigh]

Well he wouldn't look like you're father now would he?

[@angelabluebird609]

I recognized this actor, but had no idea he was Matthew's dad. Peace to Matthew and his loved ones and friends.

[@csmith2484]

Same here!!😢😢

[@angiecoers6255]

Abandonment , insecurity issues, seeking attention. How can a man be so fragile. He seems to want to want to wallow in and that no one can or he does not want out of it. Why would you want to pity you?

[@user-we6ee9mr8x]

He was only the sperm donor. He abandoned them before Matthew could walk.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

His step father is Keith Morrison from the TV show Dateline.

[@stephanieduffy1837]

This keeps getting sadder

[@bethlogan1283]

His father was so handsome. He gave Matt his terrific looks, but Matt had a certain spark and a humor that made him more famous. Matt Perry was an extremely handsome man.

[@keythdanielsen5533]

Terrific looks?

[@puppydog8977]

Matthew wherever you’re I hope you’re finally at peace 🥲

[@wildwildwest1662]

I do not cry when any of the celebrities pass away. But I cried so much when I heard about Mathew passing away. I don’t know-what it is I can’t explain it . R I P Dear Mathew .

[@kathymcneill5349]

It's no small thing to be loved by so many people ❤❤

[@jacobstopper3804]

RIP Matthew Perry 1969-2023

[@helenfong3339]

So sad, A parent should never out live their child. RIP Matthew.

[@MMC-jp1gl]

We adults have no idea how our choices negatively impact our children. May we choose more wisely. God bless~

[@maryrankin9869]

Especially boys.

[@peggypieters661]

I remember that commercial and thought that sailor was so good looking.

[@JustMe-uu3bh]

loved those Old Spice commercials, when men were depicted as manly and were really men! RIP Matthew Perry, God bless you.

[@joiisler8986]

So sad his Dad has to mourn his own son …🥺😢

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I don’t wish that horror on anyone

[@marysmith8638]

What is even sadder is that Matt felt abandoned by his own father which can cause a lifetime of deep emotional problems.

[@mmt5120]

Matthew died pretty young. It's not that unexpected 😔

[@joiisler8986]

@@mmt5120 What are you talking about? Parents Never Expect to bury their child.

[@user-we6ee9mr8x]

He was no "dad". He was an ejacuation

[@stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 So many families being separated , saddened & ruined by these addictive psychotic drugs & alcohol dependency ... Staying away from being slaves to these addictive & psychotic drugs & alcohol is the best advice to All Families! 🙏 May Matthew Perry be Blessed to a Better World & Realm ... & be Reunited with His Loved Ones in due Time & Space! ... 🕯🌼🌿🌍💜🕊

[@anthonyvono2878]

You forgot to mention that John Bennett Perry also appeared in the movie Fools Rush In where he played Mathews father.

[@IrmaRincon-gd6pk]

He had a birthday just like mine august 69 you are gonna be missed 😭 Matthew Perry rest in peace 😪😪❤️❤️

[@31Alden]

I remember John Bennett Perry as the Old Spice man. Handsome like his son, Matthew. This is such a sad story. R.I.P. Matthew.

[@jamiebray8532]

I remember seeing his dad on many shows throughout the years. Never knew that was Mathew Perry's dad. We miss you Matt. I hope you have found calm from all the pain you suffered. God bless you friend.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Our condolences to his family and friend's.... 😢😢.. 🙏🙏..

[@chesterthawkins7510]

Go Rest High On That Mountain Matthew. His Dad was stunning.

[@zenzen1916]

🥀despite his early passing Matthew Perry left his mark 💫

[@MeMe-hu8wx]

yes

[@kaseyreed797]

I use to have a crush on Matthew dad as he use to be in the tv show 240 Robert with Mark Harmon. Mr Perry if he do read this my heart goes out to you and your family. I am still having a hard time that Matthew has passed on . God was missing and angel and that angel is in the arms of god now. Once again I am so very sorry for your loss:(

[@Suzie77]

His dad also played his dad in the movie Fools Rush In…a shame that was not mentioned here

[@birdenthusiast2095]

His dad was also in ‘Fools Rush In’ where he played his father.

[@cherylmilke313]

Yes I knew John Bennett was Matthews real father , however Keith Morrison from Dateline was his stepfather of many years.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Matthew Perry grew up in posh - expensive Rock Cliff Ottawa Ontario Canada 😊

[@brianforgie7724]

Yes he did. I live a mile away in the not so posh expensive Vanier community. Lots of Matthew Perry types in my hood.

[@leesashriber5097]

Keep Heaven laughing Matty. I'm devastated. 🕊️🙏❤️

[@cynthiasmith4130]

I remember him in the colonge ad... I saw him in Lipstick..... His dad is very handsome... I am so sorry for your family and friends, and grandchildren.... 🙏🙏🙏.. 😢😢😢... 😔😔😔.. 🕊️🕊️🕊️..

[@davidslife989]

The music in the background was a GREAT choice!

[@setiyantisoetedjo7109]

RIP CHandler Bing💙💙😥

[@kimkelly5512]

Condolences to friends and family.

[@glad9472]

Both good looking rip matthew

[@yolandaperez7009]

Mathew Perry also played a teacher in the Ron Clark story ,I liked the movie

[@MISSYMINX261]

Great movie

[@StamperWendy]

I didn't know Matthew's family hailed from Mass! ❤️ His co-star Matt LeBlanc is from Newton, MA, like me.

[@CDClvstitle42]

Two very handsome men. I remember John Bennet Perry on the show 240 Robert

[@maristella287]

WOW. I hope this story scares a lot of people straight. Its hard to get scared if you are too high all of the time, but it seems like he can still help others because Mattie really truly suffered his whole life.

[@user-we6ee9mr8x]

Its America. WTH do you expect? Shithole country.

[@bluem5620]

OMG. It doesn't work that way. It's literally a disease to be predisposed to addiction

[@cocoaorange1]

Pat Crowley was on Please Don't Eat The Daisies, a 60's show. It was before my time, but I watched it in syndication in the 80's. He really favored his dad. His mom was once a press secretary for Pierre T. I watched Friends a few times, but was not a fan.

[@brookehanley3659]

Somewhat the dad but the mother comes through.

[@christinelaw8606]

😭😭LOVE HIM SO MUCH…I WILL MISS HIS NEW SEGMENT IN LIFE…IT WAS THE VERY BEST ONE…R.I.P. DEAR MATTHEW…🌾🙏🙏🌾👱🏻‍♀️🙌🌹🫶🤗🤲✌️🍃🍃🍃

[@angellacanfora]

Not a word about the fact that Matthew's mom next married Keith Morrison of Dateline fame?

[@jasras5003]

Let me help you. The title of the video is "Who Is Matthew Perry's Famous Father?" Not "Who did Matthew's mom get with after Matthew Perry's biological father and Matthew Perry's biological mom were split up?" I hope this helps alleviate some of your confusion as to why Keith Morrison wasn't mention in this piece.

[@iclite3656]

@@jasras5003 Oh hold up...I,m not sad that this came up💯.

[@LazyIRanch]

@@jasras5003 Keith Morrison was the man who helped raise him, Matthew was just a kid in 1981 when his mom married Keith Morrison and Keith and Matthew were very close while his own bio-dad was missing from his life. Keith very much deserves a mention as Matthew's co-parent and important influence on Matt since he was 10 yrs. old.

[@brookehanley3659]

@@LazyIRanchHe left at age 14 to got to the West Coast to live with his Dad. In 1981 Matthew was around 11 years old.Keith did not really raise him.

[@stephaniewilson6031]

They also worked together on Fools Rush In❤❤

[@marlenemacdonald]

It's all good. But I am shocked. Lol I loved his dad's acting. But never new that was his son. Wow

[@carolinesampath7578]

John Bennett was also on Little House on the Prarie.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

His step father is journalist Keith Morrison from the TV show Dateline.

[@ckp2ator389]

Perry seemed to be on good terms with both men, at least he died at peace with those relationships.

[@WillieWeed]

03:21 for the ig pic matt posted of them together just before his death. His father must really feel weird. After 50 I've lost everyone, with parents at the top of that list.

[@bluem5620]

I'm almost 50 & lost my grandma long ago mom 6 months ago & brother 7 yrs ago. The ones who would do anything for me. My living relatives don't bother much w me. Not my dad's fault as he is elderly. I feel completely alone now.

[@tracyparker550]

​@bluem5620 so sorry for your loss. MAY GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@WillieWeed]

@@bluem5620 it's the worst part of getting old and not being lucky enough to have kid's. I wish someone had warned me. Thanks for that. ✌️💜

[@mariehernandez5878]

Loved him in George of the Jungle.

[@irenegriego2446]

Wow,iv seen his dad before but had no idea they were related

[@robynsherman3458]

Rest in Peace Matthew. You will be missed.

[@rezkitty397]

Good they were able to make amends 👍😊💔🌹

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Very hard to outlive your children 👦 and don’t wish that torture on anyone.

[@gallery7596]

He starred alongside Mark Harmon in a police series called "2-40 Robert."

[@lachulaguerra5272]

I liked him on Fool Rush In With Matthew Perry and Salma Hayek ♥️

[@lastpme]

😢🙏🏾

[@KathyRopa-uk9ws]

Rest in peace Mathew.

[@teresachilders]

Didn't John Bennett Perry play on the show 240 Roberts?

[@patmelton43]

I heard that his mother is also FAMOUS.

[@catherinechoma8084]

How does a father leave his son

[@Mwright-tl3bp]

RIP Mr. Perry,

[@lillianmcgrew217]

I hope his father Matthew Perry will be alright through this and Matthew mother as well

[@nadimabbas4093]

Now John Bennett Perry outlived his son. It's horrible for a parent to outlive their children😭😢😥

[@kit2564]

YOU SHOULD MENTION HIS FAMOUS STEPFATHER

[@brookehanley3659]

Why?

[@sleepydreamdealer]

How come they didn't even mention that Mathew Perry's stepdad is....Keith Morrison?!!

[@user-ro2vb8by7u]

So sad.

[@Greylock21]

Jesus I trust in You ❤️ 🙏 Berkshires heartfelt condolences

[@SorbetthekindUbuyina2ndhandsto]

3:23 💕

[@lisarussell8874]

The last picture is the step father.

[@DeeBullock1836]

No That’s his biological dad….Keith Morrison is his step-dad Both have white hair but Matthew and his dads noses are the same Look it up

[@bluem5620]

No. That's his bio father

[@paulawagstaff686]

Do we really want to know?? Sounds like his step father was a decent man, and a good father to Mathew

[@brookehanley3659]

He left and went to live with his father at age 14.

[@CF_NeverForget]

Answer: The one who abandoned his kid...

[@brunokirchensittenbach9294]

…Maybe “Perry Como”…

[@ge2623]

Answer: Um, Mister Perry?

[@user-fq1zd5gw9m]

like father like son. guy looks like he's put a few payments on his dues

[@First1ToComment]

Nepo baby

[@carmengonzalez7531]

What is really missing in these actors' lives is Jesus....they live a life of partying involving drugs and alcohol ,but a Godless life. Unfortunately, they all pay the price for the life they lead

[@Mr5083]

I’m sure Daddy’s back with his Attorney getting ready to fight for his cut , Screw all of them Happy Halloween Everyone

[@ckp2ator389]

Hopefully, Perry made his wishes clear with a will and trust so there won't be any contention over his assets.

[@JanaTheRudeGirl]

Wow, you guys are sure milking this for views. I guess you are just as bad as TMZ!

[@sunshinemagicalrainbowunic4004]

Nepotism

[@AngelitaAguilar-et5yi]

HE HAD A BROTHER TO LUKE PERRY ON 90210

[@DeeBullock1836]

omg….no, Matthew and Luke were NOT brothers…they weren’t even related…know the true facts before posting something

[@bluem5620]

FALSE. WOW

[@wmjohns881]

“The white people are melting out here” 😆

[@dinosaurdino]

If you ask me, the “Coke” killed him…….get it?

[@tracyparker550]

Please show some respect .

[@travishylton6976]

dont care

[@bluem5620]

Well u cared enough to click, watch, & comment. So u care about something on here for some reason. Even if u hated him...u still care to say something lol.

[@graemenicol6377]

I thought Jungle Jack Perry was his dad

[@user-we6ee9mr8x]

YOU could use the term "father" quite loosly. He abandoned them when Matthew was an infant.

[@batman1169]

This happens daily in America. Glad he was able to patch things up, be the better person. Kudos to his mom for letting him to to USA to follow his dreams!

[@user-we6ee9mr8x]

@batman1169 does that make it right? Just because it happens every day in America?? Like mass shootings????? This is from one whose only contribution to parenthood is an ejaculation? Your country is vile.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

​@@batman1169He was American born in Massachusetts.

[@user-we6ee9mr8x]

@@Ausgar-yc1yl he was raised in Montreal

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

@@user-we6ee9mr8x Yes, but he was American born in Massachusetts.

[@user-wh2oc2mh9q]

Most time fathers leave because of their screwed up wives not their kids. So it was only natural that he reconnected with his father. His mother was the problem. All the trauma was from most of his life with her!

[@madisworld]

Rip Matthew Perry, 1969- 2023