Friends (TV series): Who wrote Chandler Bing's dialogues?

Last Modified Jan 18, 2023 14:05 GMT
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The designated writers, who occasionally change, wrote the dialogues of Chandler Bing in the TV series Friends. However, the actor Matthew Perry who played Chandler, frequently contributed to the dialogue, writing and adding humor.

Marta Kauffman and David Crane produced one of the most popular television series in American history, Friends. Between September 22, 1994, when it premiered on NBC, until May 6, 2004, it ran for ten seasons. Characters from the show, such as Monica, Ross, Joey, Rachel, and Phoebe, are quite well known, and its appeal hasn't waned.

The TV sitcom Friends features a fictional character named Chandler Bing. A gay drag artist, Charles Bing, who performs as Helena Handbasket in the Las Vegas drag production "Viva Las Gay-gas," and an author of sensual romance novels, Nora Bing, are the parents of Chandler.

When he was 9 years old, his parents told him they were getting divorced during Thanksgiving dinner. This traumatized him, and as a coping mechanism, he developed his iconic sense of humor.

Who wrote the dialogues in Friends?

The showmakers, David Crane and Marta Kauffman, wrote most of the characters' dialogues along with Chandler’s in the TV sitcom Friends.

David Crane has also worked on the show called Episodes, which features Friends star Matt LeBlanc. Marta Kauffman is known for working on shows like Dream On (1990) and Grace and Frankie (2015).

Who played Chandler Bing in Friends?

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Mathew Perry portrayed Chandler Bing in the NBC sitcom Friends. Matthew has acted in several films, including, The Whole Nine Yards, Almost Heroes, The Ron Clark Story, 17 Again, and Fools Rush In. Additionally, he had an appearance on the TV program, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

The actor, comedian, and producer was born in Massachusetts on August 19, 1969. Perry was a co-creator, co-writer, executive producer, and cast member of the ABC comedy Mr. Sunshine. Perry made his television debut in the NBC TV series, Go On as Ryan King as a sportscaster. Perry co-produced the CBS tv show, The Odd Couple, and portrayed Oscar Madison in it.

What are some of the best Chandler Bing quotes in Friends?

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The following are some of the best Chandler Bing quotes from Friends:

  • “Hi, I’m Chandler. I make jokes when I’m uncomfortable.”

  • “I say more dumb things before 9AM than most people say all day.”

  • “If I were a guy and…did I just say ‘if I were a guy?'”

  • “What must it be like not to be crippled by fear and self-loathing?”

  • “I’m not great at giving advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?”

  • “It’s always better to lie than to have a complicated discussion.”

  • “When I first meet somebody, it’s usually panic, anxiety, and a great deal of sweating.”

FAQs

Q. What is the job of Chandler Bing?

A. Chandler Bing was employed in the "data reconfiguration and statistical analysis" industry. Later, he leaves that position to begin a new, lower-paying profession as an ad copywriter.

Q. How much money did Chandler make?

A. The salary of Chandler Bing was not exactly mentioned in the show, but he made the highest money in the sitcom Friends before he quit his job and started working as a copywriter.

Q. Who received the biggest paycheck on Friends?

A. All main cast members were paid equally, taking home $1 million per episode in the final two seasons.

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