Actor Matthew Steven LeBlanc was born 55 years ago in Massachusetts, USA, is divorced and has a child. He is also a comedian and producer.
After graduating from high school, Matt went to college but dropped out as he wanted to start a modelling career in New York. He was, however, turned down due to his height.
Matt’s career in acting commenced in 1987 by appearing in a TV commercial, followed by a TV drama role a year later. Then in 1991 & 1992, he starred in a famous sitcom. He was even given a part in music videos of popular rock band Bon Jovi as well as singers Alanis Morissette and Bob Seger.
Matt became a real superstar when he played the character of Joey Tribbiani in the much loved, popular sitcom ‘Friends’, which ran for 10 years between 1994 and 2004. Then, until 2006, he played the same character in another sitcom ‘Joey’. Meanwhile, he also starred in a few movies.
LeBlanc then took a 5-year career break and resumed acting after that by starring in 3 TV series named ‘Episodes’, ‘Top Gear’ and ‘Man with a Plan’.
Matt was honoured with a Golden Globe Award as well as a Screen Actors Guild Award, amongst others.