Matthew Perry Was Famous for His Career on 'Friends' — What Was His Net Worth?
Updated Oct. 29 2023, 8:40 a.m. ET
If you were around for the mid-1990s and early 2000s, you've probably at least heard of Friends on NBC. The sitcom followed six young adult friends trying to survive life, love, and each other while living in Manhattan. The series left an enormous cultural impact both in the U.S. and all over the world.
As for its stars, let's just say you don't get to be part of one of the most popular U.S. sitcoms of the 1990s without racking up some serious clout and cash.
The six main stars of the series became cultural icons both during and beyond the series's 10-year run. But the one who made headlines for all sorts of reasons was Matthew Perry, who portrayed Chandler Bing on the show. Several decades after the Friends finale, he recovered from several bouts of addiction, which have negatively impacted his health.
Matthew tragically passed away in October of 2023. What was Matthew Perry's net worth at the time of his death?
What was Matthew Perry's net worth? The 'Friends' star's career was full of highs and lows.
Outlets like Celebrity Net Worth estimated that Matthew Perry was worth approximately $120 million at the time of his tragic passing.
That's quite an impressive net worth but unsurprising given that he was part of one of the most successful sitcoms in history for over a decade. Celebrity Net Worth also reported that Matthew still earned royalties from the show's continued syndication. Each cast member's earnings are anywhere between $10 million to $20 million every year from this deal.
Matthew Perry
Actor
Net worth: $120 million
Matthew Perry was an American-Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Chandler Bing on the NBC sitcom Friends. He also appeared in shows like Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and films like 17 Again.
- Birthdate: Aug. 19, 1969
- Birthplace: Williamstown, Mass.
- Birth name: Matthew Langford Perry
- Mother: Suzanne Langford Morrison
- Father: John Bennett Perry
His net worth was a far cry from where it stood just a few years prior to his death (though it was still in the high millions). In 2018, Business Insider reported that his net worth was $80 million. This is likely thanks in part to the launch of the NBC streaming service Peacock in 2020, allowing Friends to stream closer to its home network.
Meanwhile, his co-stars' individual net worths are immense, with Jennifer Aniston ranking the highest by far at a staggering $300 million.
As for what Matthew was doing prior to his death, he had recently promoted his memoir entitled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. In it, he detailed his career and went in-depth into his many harrowing battles with substance abuse and life-threatening health scares.
