Stana Katic

Date of Birth

26 April 1978, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Height

5' 9" (1.75 m)

Mini Biography

Stana Katic (; born April 26, 1978) is a film and television actress. She is best known for her portrayal of Detective Kate Beckett in ABC's Castle.

Early life

Katic was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to a Serbian father and Croatian mother, who both immigrated from Croatia. Her father is from Vrlika, and her mother is from the surrounding area of Sinj. Katic later moved with her family to Aurora, Illinois. She spent the following years moving back and forth between Canada and the United States. After graduating from West Aurora High School in 1996, she studied acting at Chicago's Goodman School of Drama. She has four brothers and one sister.
In addition to English, she speaks Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, French and Italian.

Career

Katic played the character of Hana Gitelman in Heroes, Collette Stenger in 24 's season 5, and Jenny in the Morgan Freeman-starring film Feast of Love. She also played Morgenstern in Frank Miller's film The Spirit, Corrine Veneau in the Bond movie Quantum of Solace (though she was originally up for the role of Strawberry Fields in the film), and Simone Renoir in the third installment of The Librarian franchise, The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice.
In August 2008, ABC announced acquisition of the television series Castle, starring Katic as Kate Beckett and Nathan Fillion as Rick Castle.
In 2008, Katic established her own production company, Sine Timore Productions, which in Latin means "without fear."
In the summer of 2010 Katic filmed For Lovers Only with the Polish brothers in France and The Double with Richard Gere.
At the 3rd annual Shorty Awards held on March 28, 2011, she won the actress category. In May 2011, she won the Most Glamourous Actress online ballot for the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. She received 17.3% of the 3641 votes against a field of 15 finalists.
She served as a jury member at the May 29 – June 5, 2011 Film Festival Zlín, where For Lovers Only made its world premiere. She is currently working on another film, Big Sur, in which she plays Lenore Kandel. In conjunction with the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International, there was an official announcement in Entertainment Weekly that she would become the voice for Talia al Ghul in Batman: Arkham City.

Trivia

Stana is a multilingual and is fluent in Serbian, Croatian, French, English and Italian. She can also speak in accents of British, Irish, Eastern European, Italian, Spanish, Greek and South African.

Much like her character Kate Beckett, Stana is an avid reader. She also has a strong interest in environmental issues, archery and music.

Her hometown is Hamilton, Ontario, located about an hour from Toronto.

Revealed on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) on May 4, 2009, that she has four brothers and used to cut their hair.

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Nathan Fillion

Date of Birth

27 March 1971, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Birth Name

Nathan Christopher Fillion

Height

6' 1½" (1.87 m)

Mini Biography

Canadian-born actor Nathan Fillion gained critical acclaim and a large cult of fans when he starred as Captain Malcolm Reynolds on the Joss Whedon TV series "Firefly" (2002), having previously been a regular on "One Life to Live" (1968) and "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" (1998). Fillion had also appeared in small roles in the films Blast from the Past (1999) and Saving Private Ryan (1998).

Whedon gave Fillion a chance to display his range when he cast Fillion as the twisted preacher Caleb, a villain, in the seventh and final season of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997).

When "Firefly" (2002) was prematurely canceled in late 2002, the show's cast, crew, and many fans were devastated. Whedon vowed to resurrect the series in some way, and Fillion played Captain Reynolds again in the feature-film Serenity (2005). Fillion followed this film with more big screen leading roles in the horror-comedy Slither (2006) and the indie hit Waitress (2007). He also continued to be a force in television, starring in the short-lived Fox-TV series "Drive" (2007) and appearing on ABC's "Desperate Housewives" (2004). He took his first singing part (and cemented his cult appeal) as Captain Hammer in Whedon's musical Internet smash "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" (2008).

Trade Mark

Known for playing unusual but highly likeable characters

Trivia

Wanted to be a high school drama teacher. In college he majored in art and minored in drama while pursuing an acting career on the side.

Originally auditioned for the role of Angel for Joss Whedon's first television series, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997). However, never met Joss Whedon until he auditioned for the part of Mal on "Firefly" (2002).

When he won Best Actor at the 2006 SyFy Genre Awards for his portrayal of Captain Malcolm Reynolds in "Firefly" (2002), the show had been off the air for around three years.

Parents are Cookie and Bob Fillion, both of whom are retired English teachers.

Has an older brother, Jeff.

Attended Concordia University College of Alberta and the University of Alberta.

One of four actors from "Firefly" (2002) who voiced superheroes on "Justice League" (2001). He voiced the Western-themed "Vigilante" whileAdam Baldwin voiced "Hal Jordan," the Silver Age-Green Lantern; Gina Torres voiced "Vixen"; and Morena Baccarin voiced "Black Canary.".

Claims to be descended from Confederate Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early. When told this, Joss Whedon created a bounty hunter by the name of "Jubal Early" for the "Firefly" (2002) episode "Firefly: Objects in Space (#1.10)" (2002).

Auditioned for the role of Michael in Dawn of the Dead (2004).

He considers his time on "Firefly" (2002) to be the most fun he had on a TV series.

Was a popular fan choice for the role of the heroic pilot Hal Jordan in Green Lantern (2011), but the role went to Ryan Reynolds instead. Fillion voiced Jordan in the animated feature Green Lantern: Emerald Knights (2011) (V) as a replacement for Christopher Meloni, who had voiced Jordan in Green Lantern: First Flight (2009) (V), but was unable to reprise the role due to scheduling conflicts.

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Kunal Nayyar

Date of Birth

30 April 1981, London, England, UK

Height

5' 8" (1.73 m)

Mini Biography

Kunal Nayyar (; born April 30, 1981) is an India actor born in London, England, and raised in New Delhi, India. He is known for his role as Rajesh Koothrappali on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

Education

Nayyar was born in London to a Punjabi family and moved to India when he was just four years old. He attended St Columba's School in New Delhi, India where he played badminton for the school team. In 1999 he moved to the US to earn a BS in Business (BSS) from the University of Portland. While he was working on his degree he started taking acting classes, appearing in several school plays. After he participated in the American College Theater Festival and won its Mark Twain Prize for Comic Brilliance, he resolved to become a professional actor. He decided to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) from Temple University.

Career

After graduating from Temple University, Nayyar found work doing American television ads and plays on the London stage. He first gained attention in the US for his role in the West Coast production of Rajiv Joseph's 2006 play Huck & Holden where he portrayed an Indian exchange student anxious to experience American culture before returning home. In 2006, Nayyar teamed up with Arun Das to write the play Cotton Candy, which premiered in New Delhi to positive reviews. Nayyar then guest-starred in the CBS drama NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) in the episode "Suspicion" (Season 4, Episode 12), in which he played Youssef Zidan, an Iraqi terrorist. Nayyar's agent heard about a role for a scientist in an upcoming CBS pilot and encouraged him to audition for the part. This led to his casting in the sitcom The Big Bang Theory. Nayyar plays astrophysicist Rajesh Koothrappali on the TV show which is in its fifth season.

He appeared on The Bonnie Hunt Show on April 22, 2009, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on May 8 and April 9, 2010, Lopez Tonighton November 25, 2010, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 22, 2011.

In 2011 he co-hosted the "Tribute to Nerds" show with co-star Simon Helberg at Just For Laughs comedy festival.

Trivia

Has a B.S. in Business from the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Has a Master's in Fine Arts from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Although he was born in England, he grew up in New Delhi, India. His family moved there when he was four years old.

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Simon Helberg

Date of Birth

9 December 1980, Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth Name

Simon Maxwell Helberg

Height

5' 4" (1.63 m)

Mini Biography

Simon Helberg was born and raised in Los Angeles but despite this, and the fact that his father is the actor Sandy Helberg and his mother the casting director Harriet B. Helberg, his main interest as a young boy was karate. In his teens, though, he discovered acting and went on to study at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he trained at the Atlantic Theater Company. He started acting in 1999, taking guest roles and small parts, establishing himself as a character performer and able sketch comedian. Solid TV work followed throughout the 2000s until he was cast as Howard Wolowitz in the hit TV comedy "The Big Bang Theory" (2007) for which he remains best known.

Spouse

Jocelyn Towne

(July 2007 - present) 1 child

Trade Mark

Short stature

Trivia

Professional pianist

Son of Sandy Helberg and Harriet B. Helberg.

Attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where he trained at The Atlantic Theater Company.

In two years, he appeared in three different productions about the behind-the-scenes details of the television industry. Those productions areGood Night, and Good Luck. (2005), The TV Set (2006), and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006).

Born and raised in Los Angeles, where he resides.

According to the Chinese Calendar, he was born in the Year of the Monkey.

Obtained his black belt in karate when he was 9-years-old.

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Kaley Cuoco

Date of Birth

30 November 1985, Camarillo, California, USA

Birth Name

Kaley Christine Cuoco

Height

5' 7" (1.70 m)

Mini Biography

A model and commercial actress from the age of 6, Kaley Cuoco's first major role was in the TV movie Quicksand: No Escape (1992) (TV) with Donald Sutherland and Tim Matheson. Her other television credits include guest-starring on the series "Ellen" (1994) (where she played "little Ellen" to the Ellen DeGeneres character), "Northern Exposure"(1990), "Don't Forget Your Toothbrush" (1995) and "My So-Called Life" (1994). In addition, she played a leading role in the miniseries, Mr. Murder (1998) (TV). Cuoco has appeared in the feature films Lucky 13 (2005), Picture Perfect (1997) and Virtuosity (1995). On stage, she has performed in Los Angeles-area productions of "Annie" and "Fiddler on the Roof". When she's not acting, Cuoco is an avid tennis player, who consistently ranks well in Southern California Tennis Association standings as a member of a regional amateur division team. In addition, she enjoys spending time with friends, going to the mall and hip-hop dancing. Cuoco is home-schooled and lives in Ventura County, California with her family.

Trade Mark

Her lopsided grin

Curvy figure

Blonde hair and green eyes.

Trivia

Has a younger sister named Briana Cuoco.

Last name, Cuoco, translates to "cook" in Italian.

She loves to bowl.

She did 6 Barbie ads when she was younger.

She won the Teen Choice Award for Breakthrough Actress of 2003.

Her parents names are Gary Carmine Cuoco and Layne Ann Wingate.

Was home schooled on the set and earned her High School Diploma at the age of 16.

Was a nationally ranked amateur tennis player until she switched to acting full time in 2002.

She has a Chihuahua-dachshund mix dog named Petey, a German Shepherd named Duke and a Jack Russell Terrier named Raquel.

Her dad Gary is an Oxnard, California, Realtor and her mom Layne is a homemaker.

Ranked as #78 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement (2005).

Best friends with Amy Davidson.

Resides in San Fernando Valley, California.

Big fan of Britney Spears and Taylor Swift.

Is six years younger than co-star Amy Davidson "8 Simple Rules" (2002), but she plays the older sister in the series.

Friends with actress Cameron Richardson, "Charmed" (1998) co-star Alyssa Milano, Ashley Tisdale and Brittany Snow.

She is a vegetarian.

She loves listening to Josh Groban and Kelly Clarkson.

Enjoy horseback riding, kick boxing and playing the drums.

Broke her leg after falling off her horse on September 13, 2010.

Voted #13 on the 2011 Maxim list of "Hot 100" women.

Ranked #57 in the 2011 FHM Australia list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".

Engaged to addiction specialist Josh Resnik [October 25, 2011].

In 2010, Kaley was in a horse riding accident and suffered a bad break in her leg. She was written out of two episodes of "The Big Bang Theory" and for the rest of the season was only seen sitting down or behind furniture in the writer's attempt to hide the injury from the viewing audience.

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Johnny Galecki

Date of Birth

30 April 1975, Bree, Belgium

Birth Name

John Mark Galecki

Height

5' 5" (1.65 m)

Mini Biography

John Mark Galecki was born in Belgium where his dad was stationed while serving in the U.S. Air Force. When he was 3 years old, his family moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he grew up along with his sister Allison (1980) and brother Nick (1982). His father then became a teacher for blind veterans in a VA hospital outside of Chicago. When Galecki was 16, his father died in an accident.

His mom, Mary Lou, recalled in an interview with People magazine that Galecki was a very artistic kid; at only 4 years old, he told her: "Mom, I'm gonna be on T.V., and I don't mean when I grow up." Two years later, when their attempts to distract him with sports failed, Galecki's parents took him to open auditions at local theaters in Chicago. He landed his first role in "Fiddler on the Roof," and more parts in other productions followed. By age 11, he was already known as an excellent actor in Chicago's theater scene evidenced by him receiving a Joseph Jefferson Citation nomination for portraying John Henry in "The Member of the Wedding."

In 1989 he was cast in his first movie, a holiday film called Prancer (1989), but his big break was in another Christmas movie as Chevy Chase's son Rusty Griswold, in Christmas Vacation (1989). On the set, Chase took a liking to him, and Galecki recalled in a later interview that Chevy Chase showed him some tricks for comedic timing.

By that time, his whole family had moved from Chicago to L.A. to support his career. But within 10 months they realized they missed Chicago too much, and moved back home. Galecki, still just 14, was under contract on a show with Robert Urich called ""American Dreamer" (1990)", so he stayed in L.A. Although he was living alone in a studio apartment, he never got into trouble and admitted himself that he was a good kid. He recalled living alone in L.A. without adult supervision as "not fun" and "quite intimidating and lonely, to be honest. But I've always been happiest when I'm working, so..." He bought a motorcycle with a mirrored helmet so he could get to work and back, at Paramount studios.

In 1991 Galecki was picked by Roseanne to play her son in the made for T.V. movie Backfield in Motion (1991) (TV). She liked him so much she asked him to come on her sitcom for what started as a one-off appearance, but soon turned into the important recurring role of David Healy. His family was religious viewers of the show and he was somewhat intimidated at first to be working with his television heroes. However, before long, it was his heroes that praised him: Roseanne said he showed "great vulnerability." John Goodman said: "If he was one of those little stuffed bears at a carny, he'd have a Wuv me t-shirt on. People just want to take care of him." Galecki also became very close friends with co-star Sara Gilbert and the show's executive producer Eric Gilliland.

After "Roseanne" (1988) he worked on a number of diverse roles, from funny Ira alongside Christopher Walken in the 1997 dark-comedy Suicide Kings (1997) to a drug-addicted student in 2003's Bookies (2003), and he played gay characters in Don Roos's Bounce (2000) and The Opposite of Sex (1998). He never stayed far from the television industry as he made guest appearances such as Laurie Freeman's younger lover in "Norm" (1999) (where he once again worked with Laurie Metcalf, his former Roseanne cast mate), as a golfer in "My Name Is Earl" (2005), as"Hope & Faith" (2003)'s younger brother in the sitcom of the same name, and as hilarious party-boy Trouty on "My Boys" (2006). In 2006 he returned to his theater roots as he took on the role of conflicted but sweet male escort Alex in Douglas Carter Beane's play "The Little Dog Laughed," for which he received a 2007 Theatre World Award for Outstanding Browdway Debut.

In 2007 he was back on the small screens, starring as Leonard Hofstadter in the sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" (2007). Not only was Chuck Lorre, a former producer for Roseanne, a producer of the new show, but Sara Gilbert and Laurie Metcalf both made guest appearances.

Galecki is a self-admitted motorcycle "nerd," and drives a Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe. Although he never went to college, he has said: "I'm not dead! We should never stop learning. We should never stop absorbing," and so he learned how to play the cello in his early twenties. He likes traveling around the world, painting, music (he also plays bass), and hiking with his dog Vera.

He always has been very private about his personal life and little is known about past relationships. It has only been confirmed that he dated actresses Laura Harris and Kaley Cuoco. He isn't on twitter, and Galecki once said, "I don't understand the current frame of mind in our society that seems to say that any action is not of value until it's broadcast somehow."

He still lives in Los Angeles but is often spotted in Chicago, where his siblings still live.

Trivia

Born in Belgium where his father was stationed while serving in the US Air Force. He moved to Chicago when he was 3 years old.

In 1991, he starred in the made-for-TV movie Backfield in Motion (1991) (TV), which co-starred the production team of Roseanne and Tom Arnold. The next year, Galecki joined the cast of "Roseanne" (1988) as Darlene's sensitive and put-upon boyfriend, David.

At the age of 11, he received a Joseph Jefferson citation nomination for his critically-acclaimed performance as John Henry in The Member of the Wedding.

By age 7, he began performing in such prestigious theater productions as "Fiddler on the Roof", "Pippin" and "Galileo", opposite Brian Dennehyat The Goodman Theater in Chicago.

Star/producer/writer Roseanne of "Roseanne" (1988) praises Galecki's "great vulnerability".

Older brother of Nick Galecki and Allison Galecki.

Close friend of Sara Gilbert.

He is a vegetarian.

Was considered for the role of John "Doc" Bradley in Flags of Our Fathers (2006).

He is of Polish, Irish and Italian descent.

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Matthew Perry

Date of Birth

19 August 1969, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA

Birth Name

Matthew Langford Perry

Nickname

Matty
Matt

Height

6' (1.83 m)

Mini Biography

Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Matthew Perry was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, where he became a top-ranked junior tennis player in Canada. However, after moving to Los Angeles at the age of 15 to live with his father (actor John Bennett Perry), he became more interested in acting. In addition to performing in several high school stage productions, he remained an avid tennis player. Perry ranked 17th nationally in the junior singles category and third in the doubles category. Upon graduating from high school, Perry intended to enroll at the University of Southern California. However, when he was offered a leading role on the television series, "Second Chance" (1987), he seized the opportunity to begin his acting career.

Perry appeared in the hit comedy film The Whole Nine Yards (2000), as the neighbor of a hit man, played by Bruce Willis. His other feature film credits included Fools Rush In (1997), A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), She's Out of Control (1989) and Parallel Lives (1994) (TV). He also co-starred with Chris Farley in the buddy comedy Almost Heroes (1998) and in the romantic comedy, Three to Tango (1999), oppositeNeve Campbell. Perry currently resides in Los Angeles. He enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time.

Trade Mark

Sarcastic disposition

Trivia

Attended Ashbury College, a private school in Ottawa, Canada.

Son of John Bennett Perry.

Raised in Ottawa, Canada.

Mother, Suzanne Morrison, was the press agent for Pierre Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, during the seventies and eighties.

he asked that his name be removed from the Best Actor in a Comedy Emmy list. "Friends" (1994) co-stars have all agreed that they would only be nominated in supporting roles. [June 2000]

Missing part of his middle finger on his right hand, this is due to an unfortunate door-shutting accident in nursery school.

Used to be ranked nationally in junior tennis in Canada. He has said on interviews that he tried to play in the States but he wasn't good enough.

Entered a rehabilitation clinic for treatment of an undisclosed condition. [27 February 2001]

A 75 year old woman ran a stop sign and smashed into the side of Matthew's BMW. Neither party was injured. [18 April 2001]

Stepson of Keith Morrison, NBC newscaster. Half-brother of Caitlin (b. 1981); Emily (b. 1985); Willy (b. 1987); Madeleine (b. 1989); and Marie Perry.

"Friends" (1994) castmate Jennifer Aniston offers to be his personal trainer after he received threats from bosses Warner Brothers about his increasing weight problems [2002]

"Friends" (1994) castmates agree to enter themselves for consideration in the leading role catagories at the Emmys. [2002]

Turned down a role in Independence Day (1996). The part he was offered was eventually taken by Harry Connick Jr..

Has dual citizenship in Canada and the USA.

Made his world stage debut in the West End in London alongside Minnie Driver. [May 2003]

Appeared in the top 30 of Forbes Top 100 Celebrity rich list for the first time [2003]

He is the only central cast member of "Friends" (1994) who has not been nominated for a Razzie.

Following the May 6, 2004 airing of the "Friends" (1994) series finale, he and the rest of the show's cast were on the Jay Leno broadcast from the Central Perk set in the "Friends" (1994) studio.

His father appeared on the "Friends" (1994) episode "Friends: The One with Rachel's New Dress (#4.18)" (1998), as the father of one of Jennifer Aniston's boyfriends.

The part of Maj. Don West in Lost in Space (1998) was originally offered to him, but eventually went to "Friends" (1994) co-star Matt LeBlanc.

His favorite NHL team is the Ottawa Senators. He often attends the playoff games in Ottawa, Canada. He attended this year's playoff games between Ottawa and Toronto Maple Leafs (2004).

According to an interview, Matthew claimed that when he was filming A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988) he had formed a star complex and would cockily ask his fellow co-stars what they planned on doing now that "they were on their way". He then said that reality settled in once the movie was released and nothing happened.

He spoke the last line in the final episode of "Friends" (1994). When it's suggested that they all go out for coffee, his character Chandler says "Where?".

His father, John Bennett Perry, played his father in Fools Rush In (1997).

He enjoys playing ice hockey and softball in his spare time

Is the youngest cast member of "Friends" (1994).

When auditioning for the part of Chandler Bing, he didn't need a script because he knew the pilot by heart. He had been helping a friend with the part before auditioning himself.

Auditioned for Chandler Bing on a Friday and started work on that Monday.

Behind the scenes of "Friends" (1994), Perry was very close friends with co-star Jennifer Aniston.

Matthew's wit is so legendary that directors often used his gags and suggestions on the show

Is on the board of directors for the soon-to-be-opened Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, Georgia. Ron Clark is a world-renowned educator who Perry depicted in the TNT original film The Ron Clark Story (2006) (TV).

His real-life father, John Bennett Perry, played his father when he guest-starred on the "Scrubs" (2001) episode "Scrubs: My Unicorn (#4.11)"(2004).

Was the Ottawa Loggers 10th selection in the 1996 RHI (Roller Hockey International) draft.

Close friends with "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" (2006) co-star Bradley Whitford and actor Hank Azaria.

Is a Toronto Blue Jays Fan.

In season 1, episode 16 of "The West Wing" (1999), he was mentioned as a guest at a party the president was attending in L.A. He later played the character of Joe Quincy in three episodes during the fourth and fifth seasons.

Godfather of Reagan "Fletch" Holder, the son of Christine Cameron and Mark Holder.

Both in The Whole Nine Yards (2000) and Three to Tango (1999), his characters are asked "Are you always this nervous?". Both times the response is "yes.".

Said on his Twitter account that his favorite song is "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush.

Lives in Los Angeles, Studio City and Malibu, California.

The first time he ever got onto the cover of "People" magazine he sent it to one of his old teachers, Dr. Web, who said he would never amount to anything if he kept joking around all the time.

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Matt LeBlanc

Date of Birth

25 July 1967, Newton, Massachusetts, USA

Birth Name

Matthew Steven LeBlanc

Nickname

Matty

Height

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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