Matt LeBlanc

Date of Birth
25 July 1967, Newton, Massachusetts, USA

Birth Name
Matthew Steven LeBlanc

Nickname
Matty

Height
5' 9¼" (1.76 m)

Mini Biography

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.

Spouse

Missy McKnight

(3 May 2003 - 6 October 2006) (divorced) 1 child

Trivia

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

November 1998: Engaged to Missy McKnight.

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

1985: Graduated from Newton North High School, Newton, Massachusetts.

Born at 4:18am-EDT

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

2/8/04: Daughter Marina Pearl LeBlanc born, weighing 7 lb. 1 oz., 19" long.

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).

Has a half brother named Justin who lives in Australia.

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

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

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

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.

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.

4/1/06: Filed for divorce from Missy McKnight.

Has three dogs: Lady,Shadow and Jay.

His role of Maj. Don West in Lost in Space (1998) was originally offered to "Friends" (1994) co-star Matthew Perry.

Is romantically involved with former "Joey" (2004) co-star Andrea Anders.