Date of Birth
25 July 1967, Newton, Massachusetts, USABirth Name
Matthew Steven LeBlancNickname
MattyHeight
5' 10" (1.78 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 Missy 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 photography.
1985: Graduated from Newton North High School, Newton, Massachusetts.
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).
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 his "Friends" (1994) co-star Matthew Perry.
Romantically involved with former "Joey" (2004) co-star Andrea Anders.
In November 2006 (right after his divorce) he paid $7.4 million for a four-bedroom, 3930-square-foot house in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades area.
Sold his six-bedroom, 11,158-square-foot mansion in Hidden Hills, California for $9,139,000. He purchased it in late 2005 for exactly $9 million. [2008]
Lives in Pacific Palisades and Los Alamos, California.
Fluent in French.
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