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How tall was Matthew Perry? 'Friends' star was taller than his on screen wife Courteney Cox

Apart from his iconic role in 'Friends,' Matthew Perry had a successful career with notable works like '17 Again,' and 'The Good Fight'
UPDATED OCT 29, 2023
Matthew Perry was open about his struggles with addiction (Getty Images)
Matthew Perry was open about his struggles with addiction (Getty Images)
Name Matthew Langford Perry 
Date of Birth 19 August 1969
Place of Birth Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States
Date and Place of Death 28 October 2023, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Height 6 feet (187cm) 
Weight 66 kgs (145 lbs) approx
Gender Male
Eye Colour Blue
Parents John Bennett Perry, Suzanne Perry
Net Worth $US120 million

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Matthew Perry was a Canadian-American actor, best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the popular television series 'Friends.' He was 6 feet (187cm) tall, according to Wikipedia. Matthew was born on August 19, 1969, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA.

'Friends' was one of the most successful and beloved sitcoms of the 1990s and early 2000s, and his portrayal of Chandler made him a household name.

In addition to 'Friends,' Matthew had a successful acting career in both television and film. Some of his notable works include appearing in movies like 'The Whole Nine Yards,' '17 Again,' and 'The Good Fight.'

He also starred in various television shows, such as 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' and 'The Odd Couple.'

Beyond his acting career, Matthew was involved in various philanthropic efforts and was open about his struggles with addiction and his advocacy for addiction recovery and treatment.

On October 28, 2023, Matthew passed away, at the age of 54, due to a drowning incident in a hot tub at his residence in Los Angeles. 

Was Matthew Perry taller than Jennifer Aniston?

Jennifer Aniston, who portrayed Rachel Green on the show 'Friends,' is shorter than Matthew Perry. Jennifer Aniston's height is 5 feet 5 inches (163 cm), while Matthew was reported to be 6 feet (183 cm) tall.

Matthew found unwavering support in Jennifer Aniston.

(Getty Images)
Matthew found unwavering support in Jennifer Aniston (Getty Images)

In the year prior to his passing at the age of 54, he candidly shared how his 'Friends' co-star, who is also 54 years old, maintained a consistent connection with him during his struggles with addiction and his journey towards sobriety.

He expressed, "She was the one that reached out the most. You know, I'm really grateful to her for that," as revealed in an interview with Diane Sawyer in October 2022.

Furthermore, Perry disclosed that during their time working together on the beloved sitcom, it was Jennifer Aniston who initially confronted him when his addiction issues became apparent to their fellow cast members.

Diane Sawyer prompted Perry in the interview, recounting Aniston's words: "We know you're drinking."

To which, Perry responded, "Yeah, imagine how frightening that moment was."

Was Matthew Perry taller than Matt LeBlanc?

Matthew Steven LeBlanc, the actor best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani in 'Friends,' is 5 feet 10 inches (177cm) tall and is 2 inches shorter than Matthew Perry, according to Wikipedia.

The friendship between Joey and Chandler on the iconic TV show 'Friends' was truly timeless. They shone as perhaps the most intimate duo of characters in the series who shared a deep bond without any romantic involvement.

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From left to right, David Schwimmer, as Ross, Matt LeBlanc, as Joey, and Matthew Perry as Chandler act in a scene from the television comedy 'Friends' (NBC/Newsmakers)

This exceptional connection was further fueled by the genuine camaraderie between the actors who breathed life into these characters.

While promoting his CBS series, 'Man With A Plan,' during the TCA press tour in 2016, Matt LeBlanc disclosed that he and Matthew Perry have developed a unique 'shorthand,' a way of understanding each other without the need for elaborate explanations.

Among all the cast members of the 90s sitcom, it's clear that his closest relationship was with Matthew Perry.

Is David Schwimmer taller than Matthew Perry?

David Schwimmer, who is known for his role as Ross Geller on the television show 'Friends,' is estimated to be around 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm), while Matthew was reported to be 6 feet (183 cm) tall, however, David Schwimmer is 1 inch taller than Matthew Perry.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: David Schwimmer poses in the winners room during the National Televisi
 David Schwimmer is known for his role as Ross Geller (Getty Images)

Was Matthew Perry taller than Courteney Cox?

Courteney who played Monica Geller on the same show is approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm), while Matthew Perry was reported to be 6 feet (183 cm) tall. Therefore, Matthew was 7 inches taller than Cox.

Matthew and Cox’s chemistry as Chandler Bing and Monica Geller was so strong that many fans wondered if the actors had an offscreen romantic connection.

Despite falling in love and getting married on Friends, Matthew and Cox’s real-world relationship has always been platonic.

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Matthew Perry is taller than Courteney Cox (Online USA)

Cox was married to David Arquette from 1999 to 2013 and has been dating Johnny McDaid since late 2013.

The '17 Again' actor, for his part, never married, but has dated A-listers including Julia Roberts and Lizzy Caplan.

While promoting the 2021 Friends: The Reunion HBO Max special, Perry shed some light on why no one in the cast ever got together.

"There was a rule that we had, it was really important to the six of us, that we kept a friendship; that we were friends. And if we were hooking up or if there was any strangeness going on, that might mess with things,” he told Access in May 2021.

“So, we kept a friendship, and we did become really good friends. And we are really good friends to this day.”

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