Beloved Actor Matthew Perry Grew up in Canada and Is Linked to Big Names in Politics

Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. The Canadian Press/AP-Matt Sayles

Matthew Perry’s iconic performance on “Friends” may forever link him with New York City, but the actor behind Chandler Bing described himself as half Canadian and had deep ties to some of the biggest names in Canadian politics.

The 54-year-old actor was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28.