6.9
Movie
Acting
John Bennett Perry
- Born
- (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA
- Credits
- 75 titles
Biography
John Bennett Perry (born January 4, 1941) is an American actor, singer and former model. He is the father of actor Matthew Perry.
Signature work
Known For
6.9
Movie
8.4
TV
Friends
5.7
Movie
George of the Jungle
5.6
Movie
The Sweetest Thing
8.0
TV
Little House on the Prairie
7.8
TV
Veronica Mars
6.5
Movie
Fools Rush In
8.3
TV
The West Wing
7.5
TV
3rd Rock from the Sun
7.5
TV
Murder, She Wrote
7.7
TV
Cold Case
7.3
TV
Magnum, P.I.
7.3
TV
JAG
7.8
TV
The Closer
6.6
Movie
Midway
8.2
TV
Scrubs
6.4
TV
7th Heaven
7.7
TV
Kung Fu
Acting credits 75
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy Film | Self - Matthew's Father (archive footage) |
| 2008 | Loaded Film | Evan Price |
| 2007 | Agenda Film | John Linney |
| 2006 | Pepper Dennis TV | Mr. Meryl (1 ep) |
| 2005 | The Closer TV | Walter Langner (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Cuts TV | (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Veronica Mars TV | Principal Alan Moorehead (2 ep) |
| 2003 | Cold Case TV | Al 'Baltimore Red' Soddenheim (2009) (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Threat Matrix TV | Senator Otto (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Air America: Operation Jaguar Film | Frank Arnett |
| 2002 | The Sweetest Thing Film | Judy's Father |
| 2001 | Scrubs TV | Harrison (1 ep) |
| 1999 | The West Wing TV | Bill Wakefield (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Senator Harlan Bell (3 ep) |
| 1999 | Providence TV | Charles Frank (3 ep) |
| 1998 | Air America TV | Frank Arnett (26 ep) |
| 1998 | The Army Show TV | Nelson Caeser (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Ground Control Film | Senator Rutherford |
| 1998 | Safety Patrol! Film | Mr. Zapruder |
| 1998 | Crossing Paths Film | Bob Miano |
| 1997 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Mr. Zapruder (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Veronica's Closet TV | Byron Blair (1 ep) |
| 1997 | George of the Jungle Film | Arthur Stanhope |
| 1997 | Fools Rush In Film | Richard |
| 1996 | The Evening Star Film | Sitcom Parent |
| 1996 | 7th Heaven TV | Terry Richardson (2 ep) |
| 1996 | Independence Day Film | Secret Serviceman |
| 1996 | Nash Bridges TV | Frank Morgan (1 ep) |
| 1996 | 3rd Rock from the Sun TV | Hamilton Bell (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Eye of the Stalker Film | Duncan Emerson |
| 1995 | JAG TV | Roland Sims (2 ep) |
| 1994 | Friends TV | Mr. Burgin (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Diagnosis: Murder TV | Robert Brantigan (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Home Free TV | Judge Cavanaugh (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Renegade TV | (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Secrets Film | Dan Adams |
| 1989 | Farewell to the King Film | Gen. MacArthur |
| 1989 | Coach TV | Arthur Blackmore (1 ep) |
| 1989 | She Knows Too Much Film | Matthew Bream |
| 1988 | Nightingales Film | Dr. Roger Trainor |
| 1987 | Poker Alice Film | Frank Hartwell |
| 1987 | Independence Film | Sheriff |
| 1987 | The Last Fling Film | Jason Elliot |
| 1986 | The Ice Man Hummeth Film | Hockey Player |
| 1986 | Throb TV | (1 ep) |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | Richard Lauderbach (1 ep) |
| 1985 | The Other Lover Film | Peter Fielding |
| 1985 | I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later Film | Wes Morrison |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Judge Perry Sillman, Dan Remsen (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Paper Dolls TV | Michael Caswell (14 ep) |
| 1984 | Hunter TV | Steven Stag (2 ep) |
| 1984 | The Duck Factory TV | Brett Higgens (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Boone TV | (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Wizards and Warriors TV | (1 ep) |
| 1983 | I Married Wyatt Earp Film | John Behan |
| 1982 | Money on the Side Film | Tom Westmore |
| 1982 | Hotel TV | (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Teachers Only TV | (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang Film | Russell Donovan |
| 1981 | Falcon Crest TV | Sheriff Floyd Gilmore (21 ep) |