Meet Suzanne Perry: Keith Morrison's wife and Matthew Perry's mother

Suzanne Perry is a Canadian former journalist, political consultant, and the wife of NBC Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison. Born Suzanne Marie Langford on 22 July 1943, she is also best known as the mother of the late Friends actor Matthew Perry. Suzanne is in her 80s and remains active in her family's addiction-recovery foundation.

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Key takeaways

• Suzanne Perry (born Suzanne Marie Langford) married Dateline NBC journalist Keith Morrison on 2 May 1981.
• They have four children together: Caitlin, Emily, Michael, and Will.
• Her son Matthew Perry, from her first marriage to actor John Bennett Perry, died on 28 October 2023, aged 54.
• Before marrying Morrison, Suzanne worked as a TV news anchor, model, and served as press secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
• The Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada, launched by the family in October 2024, is building a transitional housing centre in Ottawa scheduled to open in 2027.

Keith Morrison's profile summary

Full name	Suzanne Marie Langford (Morrison)
Date of birth	22 July 1943
Age (as of 2026)	83
Place of birth	Canada
Nationality	Canadian
Profession	Former journalist, writer, political consultant
Education	University of Toronto
Relationship status	Married (to Keith Morrison since 1981)
Children	Matthew Perry (1969–2023); Caitlin, Emily, Will, Madeline (with Morrison)
Parents	Father: James Silas Warren Langford

Suzanne Perry's early life and career

Suzanne Perry was born Suzanne Marie Langford on 22 July 1943 in Canada. Her father was James Silas Warren Langford, and she has one sibling, John Langford.

She attended the University of Toronto. She began her broadcasting career as a television anchor at Global Television News in Canada.

From news anchor to Trudeau's press secretary

After television, Suzanne moved into politics. She served as press secretary to Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, one of Canada's most prominent 20th-century leaders.

She later worked as a writer, fundraiser, and political consultant, roles that kept her active on both sides of the Canadian-American border.

Suzanne Perry's marriages and family

First marriage: John Bennett Perry

Suzanne married American actor and model John Bennett Perry on 2 September 1968. Their only child, Matthew Perry, was born on 19 August 1969.

The couple divorced in 1970. Matthew grew up primarily with his mother in Canada after the split.

Marriage to Keith Morrison

Suzanne met Keith Morrison, the Canadian-born Dateline NBC correspondent, in 1979. The couple married on 2 May 1981. Together, they have four children: Caitlin, Emily, Will, and Madeline Morrison.

Keith also has a son, Michael, from a previous relationship. He also had a stepson, Matthew Perry, from Suzanne's past relationship. Unfortunately, Matthew tragically passed away in October 2023.

In an emotional interview with Hoda Kotb on her podcast, Making Space, the Dateline NBC correspondent weighed in on his relationship with Matt.

"We got along fine. I never tried to replace his dad, but I was there for him, and he knew it, and we were close."

Is Keith Morrison still married to Suzanne Perry?

Yes. As of 2026, the couple have been married for over 44 years.

How old was Matthew Perry when his mother married Keith Morrison?

Matthew was born on 19 August 1969. His mother married Keith Morrison on 2 May 1981. Matthew was 11 years old at the time of the wedding. He turned 12 later that year, in August.

Did Matthew Perry have a relationship with his biological father?

The late American-Canadian actor grew up with his mother and stepfather in Canada after his parents divorced in 1970. His relationship with his biological father, John Bennett Perry, was distant in his early years.

The two later reconciled. They appeared together in the play The Odd Couple and the television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

Matthew Perry died on 28 October 2023 at his home in Los Angeles, aged 54. His cause of death was listed as acute effects of ketamine, with drowning, coronary artery disease, and buprenorphine listed as contributing factors.

What is Suzanne Perry's net worth?

Her exact net worth remains unknown and has not been published by reliable financial outlets. Her husband, Keith Morrison, is worth around $8 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Suzanne's late son, Matthew Perry, was worth around $120 million as of his death.

Latest news

In October 2024, on the first anniversary of Matthew Perry's death, the family launched the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada. It funds addiction research and post-treatment support for people with substance use disorders.

The foundation's flagship project is the Matthew Perry House, a transitional housing centre on the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre campus in Ottawa, scheduled to open in 2027. The foundation is led by executive director Caitlin Morrison, Matthew's sister. Suzanne Perry sits on the board of directors.

In August 2026, on what would have been Matthew's 57th birthday, Suzanne shared a tribute alongside an old family photo on Instagram.

"Sweet, loving, funny, cantankerous, pig-headed Matthew, who wanted — so much — to be well."

FAQ

• Is Suzanne Perry still alive? Yes, the legendary journalist is alive. She was publicly referenced in August 2026, when she shared a tribute to her late son Matthew on what would have been his 57th birthday.
• How old is Suzanne Perry? Suzanne was born on 22 July 1943. She is 83 years old as of 2026.
• Was Suzanne Perry a singer? No. Suzanne Perry is not a singer. She is a former Canadian journalist and political press secretary. The association may stem from confusion with her first husband, John Bennett Perry, who was an actor and model.
• Who is Matthew Perry's real mother? Suzanne Perry is Matthew Perry's biological mother. She had Matthew during her first marriage to actor John Bennett Perry in 1969. She raised him primarily in Canada after their 1970 divorce.

Keith Morrison's wife is Suzanne Langford, alias Suzanne Perry. She is usually not in the spotlight unless it concerns professional matters. She is also known for working as a press secretary for Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. The couple has four children together.

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