Matthew Perry's early life and education laid the foundation for his future career and personal struggles.
Birth
August 19, 1969
Matthew Langford Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, to Suzanne Marie Morrison and John Bennett Perry.
Parents' Separation
Age 1
Perry's parents separated when he was a year old, and his mother later married Canadian broadcast journalist Keith Morrison.
Upbringing in Canada
Childhood
Perry was mostly raised by his mother in Ottawa, Ontario, and also lived briefly in Toronto and Montreal. He attended Rockcliffe Park Public School and Ashbury College.
Behavioral Issues
Age 10
Perry started misbehaving, stealing money, smoking, and letting his grades slip. He also had an altercation with fellow student Justin Trudeau.
Alcohol Consumption
Age 14
Perry began consuming alcohol, which escalated to daily drinking by the time he was 18.
Move to Los Angeles
Age 15
Perry moved to Los Angeles to live with his father and started studying acting at the Buckley School.
Graduation
1987
Perry graduated from the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles.
