With the shocking news of Matthew Perry’s death, the world is currently in mourning, with several celebrities paying tribute as well as fans leaving flowers at the Friends set to show their condolences.
In the meanwhile, many people on the internet began wondering whether he is related to Luke Perry, who shares the same last name and coincidentally had a similar life. So, are Matthew Perry and Luke Perry related?
No. Despite sharing the same last name, acting in the same industry, and going through similar bad situations in life, Matthew Perry and Luke Perry are neither related to each other nor are they the famed Perry Brothers. While Luke Perry was born to Coy Perry Jr. and Ann Perry in 1966, Matthew Perry was born in Williamstown to John Bennett Perry and Suzanne in 1969.
Luke Perry and Matthew Perry: Exploring Their Coincidental Lives
Matthew Perry, the actor who played the iconic Friends character Chandler Bing, was born on August 19, 1969, to John Bennett Perry (Independence Day and George of the Jungle) and Suzanne.
However, his parents separated when he was one year old, and he was raised by his mother in Ottawa before moving to Los Angeles. While going through many issues, Matthew pursued a career in acting by joining Buckley School.
Starting with a small part of Arthur in 240-Robert, the actor eventually starred in movies and TV shows, including Boys Will Be Boys, Call Me Anna, and Beverly Hills 90210, ultimately making his iconic appearance on Friends.
Matthew Perry never got married, but he dated several famous women, including Julia Roberts, Rachel Dunn, and Lauren Graham. Unfortunately, the actor passed away on October 28, 2023, in his hot tub.
On the other hand, Luke Perry was born on October 11, 1966, to Coy Perry Jr. and Ann Perry and raised in Ohio. While his childhood has been similar to Matthew with their parents separating at a young age, he also pursued an acting career.
The actor is popular for his roles on Beverly Hills, 90210 as Dylan McKay, Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Pike, and Riverdale as Fred Andrews. He passed away on March 4. 2019, due to a sudden stroke.
In a way, both actors have led similar lives: born in the 1960s, pursuing acting careers, sharing similar last names, going through addiction problems, and dying in their 50s.
Are Matthew Perry and Luke Perry the Perry Brothers?
Considering how they both look similar and share the same last name, it is natural for people to mistake them for brothers. However, Matthew Perry and Luke Perry are not the Perry Brothers.
For clarification, the Perry Brothers are Alan and Michael Perry, the twin brothers popular for designing and sculpting historical miniatures.
The Perry Brothers are renowned for sculpting “Gimli on Dead Uruk-hai” miniature, which went viral when the twin brothers mentioned that John Howe, the illustrator for The Lord of the Rings books, was an old friend.
They have been active in the profession of sculpting and designing various historical and modern miniatures since 1977 and are currently living in Enfield, United Kingdom.
So, what are your thoughts on Matthew Perry and Luke Perry’s lives? Did you mistake them for the Perry brothers?
