Age, Biography, and Wiki
Luke Perry was 52 years old at the time of his death. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, he began his acting career in the late 1980s, initially appearing in soap operas before gaining fame with "Beverly Hills, 90210." His biography is marked by his early start in the entertainment industry and his enduring popularity as a television icon.
| Occupation | Soap Opera Actor |
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| Date of Birth | 11 October 1966 |
| Age | 58 Years |
| Birth Place | Mansfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | U.S |
| Date of death | 4 March, 2019 |
| Died Place | Burbank, California, U.S. |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 170 lbs (77 kg)
- Measurements: Not publicly detailed
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
At the time of his death, Luke Perry was engaged to Wendy Madison Bauer, a therapist. However, he did not include her in his will, which was created in 2015 before their engagement.
He had an older brother, Thomas Perry, and a younger sister, Amy Coder (née Perry). His parents divorced in 1972. His father died of a heart attack in 1980. Perry was raised in Fredericktown, Ohio, and played Freddie Bird, the school mascot for Fredericktown High School.
Perry did considerable voice-over work for various animated series, usually playing himself. He played himself (as Krusty the Clown's half brother) in "Krusty Gets Kancelled", an episode of The Simpsons (1993). He voiced himself in an episode of Johnny Bravo, giving Johnny dating advice after Johnny saved him from a stampede of fan girls. Perry parodied himself in "The Story on Page One", an episode of Family Guy, in which he sues Peter Griffin for calling him gay in a newspaper article. His other voice work includes The Incredible Hulk as Rick Jones, Biker Mice from Mars (which also starred fellow 90210 co-star Ian Ziering), Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, and The Night of the Headless Horseman.
Perry guest-starred as gay characters in the sitcoms Spin City (1997) and Will & Grace (2005); in the former, he appeared as Carter Heywood's ex-boyfriend who subsequently fell in love with a woman, and in the latter he played a birdwatcher who catches the eye of Jack McFarland. In 2005, Perry was reunited with former 90210 co-star Jennie Garth when he guest-starred on What I Like About You in a loose parody of their 90210 characters' relationship. In 2008, Perry guest-starred as rapist Noah Sibert in the season premiere of the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He also guest-starred as cult leader Benjamin Cyrus in an episode of Criminal Minds. In late 2009, Perry starred in The Killers' music video for their fourth annual Christmas single, "¡Happy Birthday Guadalupe!".
From 2017 until his death in 2019, Perry starred as Frederick "Fred" Andrews, Archie's father and owner of Andrews Construction, on The CW series Riverdale. All episodes aired after his death were dedicated to him. His final film role was as actor Wayne Maunder in the 2019 Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, about 1960s Hollywood around the time of the Tate–LaBianca murders.
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| Husband | Rachel Sharp (m. 1993-2003) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Luke Perry had a net worth of approximately $10 million at the time of his death. His salary varied throughout his career, but he was known for earning significant amounts from his appearances in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and other projects.
Business and Investments:
- Real Estate: Owned several properties, including a home in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, which he sold in 2015 for nearly $3 million.
- Estate Planning: Utilized a will and possibly a revocable living trust to ensure his assets were transferred to his children without probate.
In 1984, Perry moved to Los Angeles shortly after high school to pursue acting. He worked odd jobs, including for an asphalt paving company and in a doorknob factory. He appeared in the 1985 music video of "Be Chrool to Your Scuel" for the band Twisted Sister. Perry had auditioned for 256 acting jobs before receiving his first acceptance in 1988. After moving to New York, Perry's earliest roles were on daytime soap operas: one episode of Loving (1987–1988) and ten episodes of Another World (1988–1989).
He said of his role on Beverly Hills, 90210 as Dylan McKay, "I'm going to be linked with him until I die, but that's actually just fine. I created Dylan McKay. He's mine," but did not reprise his role in the spin-off. He stated: "When you're in the professional acting business, you have to look into all these offers, and I don't mean anything bad about it but creatively it's something I have done before and I don't know how it will benefit me if I do it again." Perry said that the fact that the show's longtime producer Aaron Spelling was not involved in the revival was critical: "The difference between CW bringing something back and Aaron Spelling doing something is significant. And I cannot do it without Aaron." However, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, and Tori Spelling reprised their roles in the 2008 revival of the series.
Social Network
Luke Perry was not particularly active on social media platforms at the time of his death. His visibility was mainly through traditional media and fan engagement.
From 2001 to 2002, Perry starred in the HBO prison drama Oz, as Reverend Jeremiah Cloutier. From 2002 to 2004, he starred in the post-apocalyptic television series Jeremiah. Perry went on to star in a 2002 television film called The Triangle. In 2006, Perry co-starred in the ensemble drama series Windfall, about a group of friends who win the lottery. The series ran for 13 episodes during the summer of 2006 on NBC. In 2007, he landed the role of Tommy "Santa" Santorelli on the film The Sandlot: Heading Home, and he appeared in the 2008 western A Gunfighter's Pledge. Perry also appeared in the 2007 HBO series John from Cincinnati. He also starred in the Swedish film Äntligen Midsommar (Finally Midsummer), which was released in the summer of 2009.
Education
Luke Perry attended Fredericktown High School in Fredericktown, Ohio. However, detailed information about his higher education is not widely available.
In summary, Luke Perry built a successful career in acting, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles and a well-planned estate for his children. His net worth and career achievements continue to be celebrated by fans and industry peers alike.
