Matt Albie
Matthew Perry as Matt Albie
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Matt Albie — played by Matthew Perry
- What we know about Matt so far:
- Recently had a romantic relationship with Harriet.
- The assumption is that this character is based on Sorkin, himself.
- Smokes.
- Current Job (as of the end of the pilot episode):
- Executive Producer and Head Writer of “Studio 60″.
- Political Affiliation:
- When Harriet refers to Democrats, Matt answers, “I don’t need any reminding that my party is full to brimming with panderers and mediocrity.” [108]
- What he says about himself:
- “I’m the only sane person I know.”
- “Made the Dean’s List eight semesters in a row as a contemporary lit major.”
- What others say about him:
- “Accepting awards in front of ballrooms full of people is the only place he is okay.” (Danny about Matt in 101 pilot)
- Harriet says, “You are an adolescent, oversexed, whoremonger, with the sensitivity of a head of cabbage.” (Harriet to Matt in 102 “The Cold Open”)
- Harriet says about Matt, “…he only has conversations when he gets to write what everybody else says, too.” 104″)
- Conversations about him and his work:
- Danny casually asks him, “What are you working on?” and he replies, “Yeah, I’m on the third page, I should know by now.”
- Matt tells his assistant about taking an award from a group that has unusual opinions about sexual partners, “An award’s an award.” (from “The Harriet Dinner”)
- Revealing things he says about how the world works:
- “I know it seems like the truth is always the best way to go, but it hardly ever is.” (from “The Harriet Dinner”)
- The following information is from The Official Series Website - Matt’s Resume:
- Began as a staff writer for “Studio 60″ nine years ago.
- Later promoted to Co-Executive Producer of “Studio 6″.
- “Fired” from “Studio 60″ for his outspoken politics.
- Went on to write several screenplays.
- Wrote a critically acclaimed movie, Removing All Doubt. which was directed by Danny
- Additional Information
Some previous work by Matthew Perry:
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The Other Characters: Danny ||| Jordan ||| Harriet ||| Tom ||| Simon ||| Jack ||| Cal
