Debbie Boyle: Meet John Bennett Perry’s second wife

Debbie Boyle Perry is the second wife of Days of Our Lives actor John Bennett Perry.

She is also an accomplished writer known for “Barney: Let’s Go to the Moon (2013), Barney & Friends (1992) and Barney: We Love Our Family (2009).”

Debbie and John got married on July 16, 1981, and together they have a daughter named Mia, born in 1986.

Who Is John Bennett Perry?

John Bennett Perry is an actor and singer known for being the father of one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, late Matthew Perry.

John’s journey in the world of entertainment began with music. He was a member of the renowned Serendipity Singers, a folk group that gained popularity in the 1960s.

John ventured into the world of stage and screen, making significant contributions to both. In 1967, he appeared in the musical “Now Is the Time for All Good Men.”

One of his most interesting on-screen appearances was as an extra in the crowd scene in the “Tomorrow Belongs to Me” segment of the 1972 film “Cabaret.”

John gained a unique form of fame as the clean-shaven “sailor” in the Old Spice commercials of the 1970s and 1980s.

John graced the silver screen with his presence in various films, including “Lipstick,” “Midway,” “The Legend of the Lone Ranger,” “Only When I Laugh,” “Independence Day,” and “George of the Jungle.”

He also showcased his acting talent in shows such as “The West Wing,” “L.A. Law,” “Days of Our Lives,” “Little House on the Prairie,” and “Centennial.”

His late son Matthew Perry, gained worldwide fame for his role as Chandler Bing in the beloved TV series “Friends.”