John Bennett Perry

Biography

John Bennett Perry (born January 4, 1941) is an American actor, singer and former model. He is the father of actor Matthew Perry.

Career Overview

John Bennett Perry has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently George of the Jungle Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include George of the Jungle, Independence, Fools Rush In. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

58

Birth Date

1941-01-04 00:00:00

Birth Place

Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

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  George of the Jungle
• Independence
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  Fools Rush In
• 

  I Married Wyatt Earp
• 

  Agenda
• 

  Air America: Operation Jaguar

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• George of the Jungle Collection (1 titles)
• Independence Day (1 titles)
• The Lone Ranger (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Brendan Fraser (1 collaborations)
• Leslie Mann (1 collaborations)
• Thomas Haden Church (1 collaborations)
• John Cleese (1 collaborations)
• Richard Roundtree (1 collaborations)
• Abraham Benrubi (1 collaborations)
• Holland Taylor (1 collaborations)
• Greg Cruttwell (1 collaborations)
• Kelly Miracco (1 collaborations)
• Michael Chinyamurindi (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (58 credits)

  • Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy

    Self - Matthew's Father (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Loaded

    Evan Price

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Agenda

    John Linney

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Closer

    - Heroic Measures (2006) ... Walter Langner actor actors
    2005
  • Veronica Mars

    - My Mother, the Fiend (2005) ... Principal Alan Moorehead actor actors

    - Ahoy, Mateys! (2005) ... Principal Alan Moorehead actor actors
    2004
  • Air America: Operation Jaguar

    Frank Arnett

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Cold Case

    - November 22 (2009) ... Al 'Baltimore Red' Soddenheim (2009) actor actors
    2003
  • The Sweetest Thing

    Judy's Father

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Scrubs

    - My Unicorn (2004) ... Harrison actor actors
    2001
  • Providence

    - The Eleventh Hour (2) (2002) ... Charles Frank actor actors

    - The Eleventh Hour (1) (2002) ... Charles Frank actor actors

    - Cloak and Dagger (2002) ... Charles Frank actor actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - Two Cathedrals (2001) ... Bill Wakefield actor actors
    1999
  • Ground Control

    Senator Rutherford

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Safety Patrol!

    Mr. Zapruder

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Crossing Paths

    Bob Miano

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Air America

    - Catch-23 (1999) ... Frank Arnett actor actors

    - The Witness (1999) ... Frank Arnett actor actors

    - Safe Passage (1998) ... Frank Arnett actor actors

    - Betrayal (1998) ... Frank Arnett actor actors
    1998
  • George of the Jungle

    Arthur Stanhope

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Fools Rush In

    Richard Whitman

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    - Disney's Animal Kingdom: The First Adventure (1998) ... Mr. Zapruder actor actors
    1997
  • Independence Day

    Secret Serviceman

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • 3rd Rock from the Sun

    - Dick vs. Strudwick (1999) ... Hamilton Bell actor actors
    1996
  • Nash Bridges

    - Hide and Seek (1999) ... Frank Morgan actor actors
    1996
  • Eye of the Stalker

    Duncan Emerson

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • JAG

    - Wedding Bell Blues (1998) ... Roland Sims actor actors

    - Yesterday's Heroes (1998) ... Roland Sims actor actors
    1995
  • Friends

    - The One with Rachel's New Dress (1998) ... Mr. Burgin actor actors
    1994
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - Man Overboard (2000) ... Robert Brantigan actor actors
    1993
  • Secrets

    Dan Adams

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Renegade

    - Rancho Escondido (1995) ... actor actors
    1992
  • Farewell to the King

    Gen. MacArthur

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • She Knows Too Much

    Matthew Bream

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Coach

    - The Old Fish and the Shoes (1992) ... Arthur Blackmore actor actors
    1989
  • Nightingales

    Dr. Roger Trainor

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Poker Alice

    Frank Hartwell

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Independence

    Sheriff

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Last Fling

    Jason Elliot

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Ice Man Hummeth

    Hockey Player

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • L.A. Law

    - Romancing the Drone (1988) ... Richard Lauderbach actor actors
    1986
  • The Other Lover

    Peter Fielding

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later

    Wes Morrison

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - Lone Witness (1993) ... Dan Remsen actor actors

    - When Thieves Fall Out (1987) ... Judge Perry Sillman actor actors
    1984
  • Hunter

    - Dead on Target (2) (1988) ... Steven Stag actor actors

    - Dead on Target (1) (1988) ... Steven Stag actor actors
    1984
  • I Married Wyatt Earp

    John Behan

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Money on the Side

    Tom Westmore

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang

    Russell Donovan

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Hotel

    - Harassed (1986) ... actor actors
    1982
  • Only When I Laugh

    Actor (Lou)

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • The Legend of the Lone Ranger

    Ranger Captain Dan Reid

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • A Matter of Life and Death

    Shad Fleming

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • Falcon Crest

    - Double Jeopardy (1986) ... Sheriff Floyd Gilmore actor actors

    - Perilous Charm (1986) ... Sheriff Floyd Gilmore actor actors

    - Fatal Attraction (1986) ... Sheriff Floyd Gilmore actor actors

    - Living Nightmare (1986) ... Sheriff Floyd Gilmore actor actors

    - Aftershocks (1986) ... Sheriff Floyd Gilmore actor actors
    1981
  • Magnum, P.I.

    - Rapture (1985) ... Stephen Parker actor actors
    1980
  • The Love Boat

    - Only The Good Die Young/ Honey Beats The Odds/Light Of Another Day (1984) ... George Washburn actor actors

    - Ace Meets the Champ/Why Justin Can't Read/Call me a Doctor (1984) ... George Washburn actor actors
    1977
  • Midway

    ARM1c Walter G. Chochalousek

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Lipstick

    Martin McCormick

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Little House on the Prairie

    - Once Upon a Time (1983) ... Russell Matthews actor actors

    - The Aftermath (1977) ... Russell Matthews actor actors
    1974
  • Police Story

    - Countdown (2) (1974) ... actor actors

    - Countdown (1) (1974) ... actor actors

    - Death on Credit (1973) ... actor actors
    1973
  • Kung Fu

    - Battle Hymn (1975) ... Deputy Hank Archer actor actors
    1972
  • Mannix

    - Walk a Double Line (1974) ... Steve Walker actor actors
    1967
  • Cheyenne

    - White Warrior (1958) ... actor actors
    1955
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    - Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang (1982) ... Russell Donovan actor actors
    1954