Matthew Perry’s stepdad was John Bennett Perry, an actor and model who married Matthew’s mother, Suzanne Morrison, in 1974 when Matthew was a young child. John Bennett Perry became Matthew’s stepfather by marriage rather than by blood, and their relationship has been discussed in interviews where Matthew has reflected on growing up with a sometimes-absentee stepfather while pursuing acting. This explainer outlines who John Bennett Perry is, how the family formed, and what has been publicly shared about their dynamic and its influence on Matthew’s life and career.
