William James Perry (born October 11, 1927) is an American mathematician, engineer, and businessman who was the United States Secretary of Defense from February 3, 1994, to January 23, 1997, under President Bill Clinton. He also served as Deputy Secretary of Defense (1993–1994) and Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (1977–1981).Perry is currently the Michael and Barbara Berberian Professor (emeritus) at Stanford University, with a joint appointment at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the School of Engineering. He is also a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He serves as co-director of the Nuclear Risk Reduction initiative and the Preventive Defense Project. He is an expert in U.S. foreign policy, national security and arms control.Former Secretary Perry also has extensive business experience and currently serves on the boards of several high-tech companies and is Chairman of Global Technology Partners. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Among Perry's numerous awards are the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1997), Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1998) and the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2002), awarded by the Emperor of Japan.
Sherria Perry, William Perry, Latavia Perry, Norie Shanta Perry
Parents
Hollie Perry, Inez Perry
Siblings
Michael Dean Perry, Robert Perry
Awards
Super Bowl champion, Consensus first-team All-American (1983), first round of the 1985 NFL Draft,
Nominations
"Celebrity Wing" of the WWE Hall of Fame
Movies
"College Football Legends: Vol. 1" (2006)
TV Shows
Saturday Night Live, The A-Team, The Trouble with Harry, Comedy Central (Windy City Heat), (The Man Show), ‘Windy City Heat’, ‘Wreslemania 2’, ‘Wrestlemania 22’
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Trademark
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Gap-toothed grin
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Quote
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Even when I was little, I was big.
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Fact
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WWE Hall of Famer.
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Has a small firm in the construction industry in Aiken, South Carolina, USA [2000]
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In 1986, Hasbro made a special action figure of him for their "G.I. Joe" line. But he was never once featured in the "G.I. Joe" TV show or comic book.
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Played his college football at Clemson University.
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Played both offensive and defensive tackle in high school. Weighed 270 lbs. and ran a 4.6-second 40-yard dash as a ninth grader. Also played high school basketball and could dunk despite being only 6' 2" and weighing 270 lbs.
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Became the first interior lineman to score a touchdown in Super Bowl history in Super Bowl XX in 1986 when he lined up at fullback and took a handoff. Bears would often use him that season as a blocking back near the goal line.
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Played college football at Clemson University.
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NFL defensive lineman with the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rein: The Rejuvenator
2009
Short
Tim
The Fantastic Two
2007
TV Mini-Series
Fridgie Bear
Windy City Heat
2003
TV Movie
William Perry (as William 'The Refrigerator' Perry)
The A-Team
1986
TV Series
William Perry
The WWF's Grand Slams
1986
Video
William Refrigerator Perry
Jimmy B. & André
1980
TV Movie
Derrick
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
30 for 30
2016
TV Series documentary
Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2005-2010
TV Series
Himself - Fantasy League Player / Himself
According to Jim
2009
TV Series
Himself
Top Chef
2008
TV Series
Himself
Paula's Party
2007
TV Series
Himself
ESPN 25: Who's #1?
2006
TV Series documentary
Himself
WrestleMania 22
2006
TV Special
Himself
WWE Hall of Fame 2006
2006
TV Special
Himself
Your World w/ Neil Cavuto
2006
TV Series
Himself
Lingerie Bowl
2006
TV Special
Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge
2004
TV Series
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2004
TV Series documentary
Himself
Celebrity Boxing 2
2002
TV Special
Himself
The Man Show
2002
TV Series
Himself
Toughman
2000
TV Movie
Himself
They Think It's All Over
1996
TV Series
NFL on FOX
1994
TV Series
Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
NFL Monday Night Football
1985-1994
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
TNT Sunday Night Football
1990-1994
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle / Himself - Philadlephia Eagles Defensive Tackle
ESPN's Sunday Night Football
1987-1993
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle / Himself - Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle
The NFL on NBC
1990
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle
The NFL on CBS
1990
TV Series
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle / Himself - Chicago Bears Tackle
WrestleMania 2
1986
TV Special
Himself (as William 'Refrigerator' Perry)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1986
TV Series
Himself
Super Bowl XX
1986
TV Special
Himself - Chicago Bears Right Defensive Tackle
1985 NFC Championship Game
1986
TV Special
Himself - Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle
The Bob Hope Christmas Show
1985
TV Special
Himself
Late Night with David Letterman
1985
TV Series
Himself
1985 NFL Draft
1985
TV Movie
Himself - 22nd Overall Pick
The Super Bowl Shuffle
1985
Video short
Himself - The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew (as William 'Refrigerator' Perry)