Luke Perry Biography

Luke Perry

(Coy Luther Perry III)
actor
Born: 10/11/1966
Birthplace: Fredericktown, Ohio

After a rocky start in soaps (Loving 1987–88 and Another World), Perry landed the role of Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills 90210 (1990–95). Perry made several forgettable films during seasonal hiatuses on 90210, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), and 8 Seconds (1994). He left the show in 1995 and has since appeared in several feature films including The Fifth Element (1997), American Strays (1996), Normal Life (1996) and Storm (1999).