Matthew Perry

One of Perry's lesser-known roles was in "Go On."

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Perry portrayed a sports talk radio host grieving his wife's death.

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"Go On" allowed Perry to showcase his ability to convey deeper emotions and insecurity.

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"Perry often used humor as a defense mechanism.

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In "Go On" he played a character struggling to find his way back to humor.

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Perry's performance in "Go On" received critical acclaim.

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Viewers were protective of Perry due to his openness about addiction during his time on "Friends."

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Perry's ability to convey pain and humor in his characters made him a standout TV star.

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