Luke Perry
Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills, 90210, Révérend Jeremiah Cloutier in Oz
Birth name : Luke Perry
Birth date : 1966/10/11
Date of death : 2019/03/04 (53 years old)
Birth place : Mansfield
Biography for Luke Perry
Originally from Ohio, he has dreamed since a very small cinema. At barely 17, he left his hometown to conquer Hollywood.
After spending a number of auditions and turned a few advertisements, he won the role of Dylan McKay in the Beverly Hills series, which will make him famous later.
Today, he is running in a new science fiction series: Jeremiah. The DVD is already released in the United States.
Luke Perry was an American actor known for his role as Dylan McKay in the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 and for his role as Fred Andrews in the Riverdale television series. He was born on October 11, 1966 in Mansfield, in the state of Ohio, and died on March 4, 2019 at the age of 52.
Perry began his acting career in the 1980s, playing in television series like Beverly Hills, 90210 and in films like Buffy against vampires. He became famous thanks to his role as Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills, 90210, which earned him international recognition and devoted it as one of the most popular television stars.
Perry continued to work in the world of entertainment after the end of Beverly Hills, 90210 in 2000. He played in films like The Fifth Element and in television series like Oz and John From Cincinnati. In 2016, he joined the cast of the Riverdale television series, in the role of Fred Andrews, the father of the main character, Archie Andrews.
In addition to his acting career, Perry was also an activist committed to environmental protection and for animal rights. He was also involved in charitable works to help children and the elderly.
Unfortunately, Perry died in March 2019 following a rupture of cerebral aneurysm. His death was a shock for his fans and for his colleagues in the world of entertainment, who described him as a talented man and loved by all. His memory will remain forever linked to his emblematic roles in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale, and he will continue to be considered one of the most popular and talented stars in television history.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| The Pledge (2008) (TV) (post-production) | Matt |
| John from Cincinnati | Linc Stark (10 episodes, 2007) |
| The Sandlot 3 (2007) (V) | Tommy (20's/40's) |
| Alice Upside Down (2007) | Ben McKinley |
| Biker Mice from Mars | Napoleon Brie (1 episode, 2007) |
| Windfall | Peter Schaefer (13 episodes, 2006) |
| Supernova (2005) (TV) | Dr. Chris Richardson |
| Descent (2005) (TV) | Dr. Jake Rollins |
| What I Like About You | Todd (3 episodes, 2005) |
| Will & Grace | Aaron (1 episode, 2005) |
| Dishdogz (2005) | Tony |
| Jeremiah | Jeremiah (35 episodes, 2002-2004) |
| Down the Barrel (2003) (V) | David |
| Clone High | Ponce de Leon (1 episode, 2003) |
| Johnson County War (2002) (TV) | Harry Hammett |
| Fogbound (2002) | Bob |
| Oz | Reverend Jeremiah Cloutier (10 episodes, 2001-2002) |
| The Triangle (2001) (TV) | Stu Sheridan |
| Night Visions | Dr. Michael Sears (1 episode, 2001) |
| Dirt (2001) | Attorney |
| The Enemy (2001/I) | Dr. Michael Ashton |
| Attention Shoppers (2000) | Mark |
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | Dylan McKay (197 episodes, 1990-2000) |
| The Last Buckaroo (2000) (TV) | |
| The Night of the Headless Horseman (1999) (TV) (voice) | Brom Bones |
| Pepper Ann | Stewart Walldinger (3 episodes, 1999) |
| Storm (1999) (V) | Dr. Ron Young |
| The Florentine (1999) | Frankie |
| The Heist (1999) | Jack |
| Indiscreet (1998) (TV) | Michael Nash |
| Lifebreath (1997) | Martin Devoe |
| The Fifth Element (1997) | Billy |
| Invasion (1997) (TV) | Beau Stark |
| Riot (1997) (TV) | Boomer (segment Empty) |
| Spin City | Spence (1 episode, 1997) |
| The Incredible Hulk | Rick Jones (3 episodes, 1996) |
| American Strays (1996) | Johnny |
| Normal Life (1996) | Chris Anderson |
| Biker Mice from Mars | Napoleon Brie (6 episodes, 1994-1995) |
| Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm | Sub-Zero (13 episodes) |
| 8 Seconds (1994) | Lane Frost |
| Saturday Night Live | Host (1 episode, 1993) |
| The Webbers (1993) (TV) | Garbage Guy |
| Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) | Oliver Pike |
| Terminal Bliss (1992) | John Hunter |
| Scorchers (1991) | Ray Ray |
| Another World (1964) TV series | Kenny (unknown episodes, 1988-1989) |
| Loving (1983) TV series | Ned Bates (unknown episodes, 1987-1988) |
Trivia
- Auditioned for the role of Steve on "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990) before being cast as Dylan.
- Was voted "Biggest Flirt" by his high school classmates.
- Son, Jack Perry, born 15 June 1997.
- Has two boxers named Casey and Mac.
- Had a potbellied pig named "Jerry Lee", named after Jerry Lee Lewis.
- He once worked at a doorknob factory
- Ranked #6 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (23 January 2005 issue).
- Born on exactly the same day as Sean Patrick Flanery.
Family
- Spouse : Rachel Sharp (20 November 1993 - 2003) (divorced) 2 children
- His second child with wife Minnie, a daughter Sophie, was born early June 2000 and she weighed 7 lbs 14 ounces. They also have a son, Jack.
Author of the card
- Creation date: 08/01/2008 by doudoune