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Matt Leblanc

Joey Tribbiani in Friends

Photos Matt Leblanc Birth name: Matthew Leblanc
Birth date: 1967/07/25 (56 years old)
Birth place : Newton Massachusetts
Height: 1.80 m

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Biography for Matt Leblanc

Matt LeBlanc was born on 25 July 1967 in Newton, Massachussetts, to an Italian mother and a father of mixed Irish, English, Dutch and French ancestry. After graduating from high school, he spent some time as a photo model in Florida before moving to New York where he took drama classes. After a few small roles on stage and on TV, he became famous for his role as Joey in "Friends" (1994), and in a less successful spin-off, "Joey" (2004). From 2003 to 2006, he was married to Melissa McKnight, with whom he had one child, Marina Pearl.

Matt Leblanc begins to make a living by selling furniture. On the advice of a friend, he decides to embark on a model career. His physique earned him to quickly find a job. In 1987, he praised the merits of Ketchup Heinz and appeared in many advertising spots for Levi's 501 jeans, Doritos and Coca-Cola. It is by following a pretty brunette to a hearing that her vocation as an actor is born. Matt Leblanc participates in several series including married, two children where he plays Vinnie Verducci, one of Kelly's little friends. He will also resume this same role for the series "Top of the Heap" and "Vinnie & Bobby", unpublished in France.

True Don Juan in the Friends series, Matt Leblanc married Melissa McKnight in May 2003 and became a little girl's dad, Marina, the following year.

Like all the actors of Friends, the young man takes advantage of his notoriety to win roles on the big screen. But his essay in 1998 with lost in space, adaptation of a series of the 60s, does not allow him to multiply the projects. However, he became the fiancé of Lucy Liu in Charlie and his funny ladies and Charlie's Angels - the angels are unleashed, modern version of the funny ladies reviewed and corrected by MCG.

After 10 years of television success with Friends, Matt Leblanc continues in September 2004 with his own series entitled simply Joey. In this spin-off, his character moved to Los Angeles to give a second breath to his career.

Matt Leblanc is an American actor born July 25, 1967 in Newton, Massachusetts. He is best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani in the successful sitcom Friends, for which he was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Before that, he made his debut in the TV 101 television series in 1988 and played in several television and films series.

After the end of Friends in 2004, Leblanc continued to play in television and cinematographic productions, especially in the Spin-Off Joey series, in which he embodied the same character. He also played in the Episodes series, in which he interpreted a fictitious version of himself.

In addition to his acting career, Leblanc is also an executive producer and has produced several television programs, including Top Gear, for which he also presented the program. He also participated in several reality TV shows, including The Celebrity Apprentice.

Apart from his acting career, Leblanc is also passionate about motorcycle and has participated in several motorcycle races. He was also a member of the United States motocross team in 1987.

In summary, Matt Leblanc is an American actor known for his role in the successful sitcom Friends, as well as for his career as an actor and executive producer in various television and cinematographic productions. He is also passionate about motorcycles and has participated in several motocross races.

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Filmography

Title Role
Joey Joey Tribbiani (47 episodes, 2004-2006)
Friends Joey Tribbiani / ... (238 episodes, 1994-2004)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) Jason
All the Queen's Men (2001) O'Rourke
Charlie's Angels (2000) Jason Gibbons
Lookin' Italian (1998) Anthony Manetti
Lost in Space (1998) Maj. Don West
Red Shoe Diaries 7: Burning Up (1997) (V) Jed (segment Kidnap)
Ed (1996) Jack 'Deuce' Cooper
Reform School Girl (1994) (TV) Vince
Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick (1993) (V) Kyle (Just Like That)
Class of '96 Frank Goodman (1 episode, 1993)
The Killing Box (1993) Terhune
Red Shoe Diaries Kyle / ... (2 episodes, 1992-1993)
Vinnie & Bobby Vinnie Verducci (7 episodes, 1992)
Married with Children Vinnie Verducci (3 episodes, 1991)
Top of the Heap Vinnie Verducci (2 episodes, 1991)
Monsters (1 episode, 1990)
Anything to Survive (1990) (TV) (as Matthew LeBlanc) Billy Barton
Just the Ten of Us Todd Murphy (2 episodes, 1989)

Trivia

Named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine. [2000]

Engaged to Missy McKnight. [November 1998]

Also works as a model. Is a trained carpenter. Interested in parachute jumping, car racing and landscape photographing.

Graduated from Newton North High School. [1985]

Born at 4:18am-EDT

Is of mixed heritage: French, Irish, Italian, Dutch and English.

At one time he was known as the king of the commercials. As well as a 1987 Heinz ketchup commercial that won top prize at Cannes, he appeared in slots for Levi's 501 jeans, Doritos and Coca-Cola. One of his commercials can be seen on a TV screen in Tequila Sunrise (1988).

Is a motorcycle enthusiast and hosted his own TV show, "The 5 Coolest Things" (2003) (mini), based on the 5 coolest things in each motorcycle specialty (off-road, motocross, road racing, freestyle).

Is the only cast member of "Friends" (1994) not to have appeared on "Saturday Night Live" (1975).

Attended the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston for just over a semester, leaving during the second semester of his freshman year.

Early modeling jobs included posing for cover of a gay travel guide, Damron Travel Guide For Men.

Only had $11 to his name when he auditioned for "Friends" (1994). With his first paycheck, he bought a hot meal.

Filed for divorce from Missy McKnight [April 1st 2006]

Has three dogs: Lady,Shadow and Jay.

Played a rather unsuccessful actor in: "Friends" (1994), "Joey" (2004), Charlie's Angels (2000) and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003).

Family

Spouse : Missy McKnight (3 May 2003 - 6 October 2006) (divorced) 1 child

Daughter, Marina Pearl LeBlanc, born Febuary 8th 2004. She weighed in at a healthy seven pounds, one ounce, and measured 19 inches long

Has a half brother named Justin who lives in Australia.

Stepfather to Tyler and Jacquelyne from his wife's first marriage.

Daughter, Marina LeBlanc, was recently diagnosed with a rare brain disorder that affects her motor skills. Matt and Melissa were concerned when their 11 month old started having seizures. They are currently searching for treatment for Marina.

Author of the card

  • Creation date: 01/07/2003 by doudoune

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