Perrey Reeves was born in the vibrant city of New York, but her childhood was spent in the picturesque countryside of New Hampshire, where she was raised by her parents, both esteemed academics from prominent families. Her paternal grandfather, Hazard E. Reeves, was a pioneering figure in the field of sound technology, introducing magnetic stereophonic sound to films, while her maternal great-grandfather, James H. Hughes, served as a U.S. Senator from Delaware from 1937 to 1943.
Despite their upper-class backgrounds, Perrey's parents made a conscious decision not to own a television, instead immersing their children in the vast and wondrous world of literature. This literary upbringing would go on to shape Perrey's educational background, which included years spent abroad in France and Italy, as well as attendance at some of the most prestigious Ivy League colleges in the United States.
However, it was her passion for drama that ultimately led Perrey to pursue a career in acting. With a diverse range of roles under her belt, she has demonstrated her versatility and adaptability as an actress. When not honing her craft on set, Perrey finds balance and harmony through her practices of meditation and yoga, which she has faithfully followed for over a decade.
Perrey is also a dedicated and compassionate individual, using her platform to make a positive impact on the world. She is a lifelong vegetarian and actively supports The International Fund for Animal Welfare, frequently donating her time to this worthy cause. In her personal life, Perrey shares a "quaint country oasis in the hills of Hollywood" with her fiancée, where she can often be found renovating their home or spending time with her many furry friends.
In her professional life, Perrey has appeared in a number of notable films, including DreamWorks' Old School (2003),directed by Todd Phillips, where she starred alongside Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson, Leah Remini, and Ellen Pompeo. Prior to this, she had co-starred in features such as Tri-Star's The Suburbans (1999),Miramax's Smoke Signals (1998),Trimark's Kicking and Screaming (1995),and Universal's Child's Play 3 (1991).
Perrey has also had a successful career on television, landing series regular roles in four pilots and guest starring on numerous shows, including Fox's The X-Files (1993),the WB's Off Centre (2001),and CBS' An Element of Truth (1995). She has also appeared in several made-for-television movies, including ABC's Escape to Witch Mountain (1995). In addition to her screen work, Perrey has showcased her talents on stage, appearing in productions such as "High Tor", "House Arrest", "Women of Manhattan", "Picnic", and "Last Night at Ballyhoo" at The Canon Theatre, where she played the role of Rhea Perlman's daughter.
