Matt LeBlanc Biography

(Famous for His Role of 'Joey Tribbiani' in the TV Sitcom 'Friends')

Birthday: July 25, 1967 (Leo)

Born In: Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Matt LeBlanc is an American actor and host who gained international recognition for his portrayal of Joey Tribbiani in the hit sitcom ‘Friends’ that ran from 1994 to 2004. He is also known for appearing in the comedy series ‘Episodes’ and for hosting BBC’s ‘Top Gear’. Currently, LeBlanc plays Adam Burns in the sitcom ‘Man with a Plan’. Born to a mechanic father and manager mother, he graduated from Newton North High School alongside future comedian Louis C.K. Following his graduation, LeBlanc spent some time as a model in Florida before relocating to New York where he took drama classes. Till date, he has appeared in a number of TV programs, shows, advertisements, short films and movies. One of the most talented actors in Hollywood right now, LeBlanc has got millions of fans worldwide. In addition, he is incredibly popular on social media. On a personal note, the American artiste has a daughter. Currently, he is dating producer Aurora Mulligan.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Matthew Steven LeBlanc

Age: 57 Years, 57 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Melissa McKnight (m. 2003–2006)

father: Paul LeBlanc

mother: Patricia Le Blanc

siblings: Justin (half-brother), Justin LeBlanc

children: Marina Pearl LeBlanc

Partner: Andrea Anders (2006–2015), Aurora Mulligan (2016–2020)

Born Country: United States

Actors Comedians

Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

Ancestry: Italian American, French American

U.S. State: Massachusetts

City: Newton, Massachusetts

  • 1

    What car does Matt LeBlanc drive?

    Matt LeBlanc drives a Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
  • 2

    Has Matt LeBlanc ever hosted a TV show?

    Yes, Matt LeBlanc has hosted the popular automotive show "Top Gear" from 2016 to 2019.
  • 3

    What is Matt LeBlanc's most famous role?

    Matt LeBlanc is best known for his role as Joey Tribbiani on the TV show "Friends."
  • 4

    Where is Matt LeBlanc from?

    Matt LeBlanc was born in Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
Career
Matt LeBlanc first modeled for a 1987 Heinz Tomato Ketchup advertisement. In 1988, he starred in the TV drama ‘TV 101’. In 1991, he had recurring roles in the sitcoms ‘Married... with Children’ and its spin-off ‘Top of the Heap’. The following year, he got featured in another spin-off of ‘Married... with Children,’ titled ‘Vinnie and Bobby.’
From 1994 to 2004, he played Joey Tribbiani in the sitcom ‘Friends’ and then went on to play this character in its spin-off ‘Joey’ as well. During this time, the actor also appeared in the films ‘All the Queen's Men’, ‘Ed’, ‘Lookin' Italian’, ‘Lost in Space’, ‘Charlie's Angels’ and ‘Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle’. He also did Jon Bon Jovi's music video "Say It Isn't So".
In the year 2010, LeBlanc served as the executive producer for the flick ‘Jonah Hex’. The following year, he joined the cast of the series ‘Episodes’. He was then chosen as the host of ‘Top Gear’ in 2012. He next appeared in two episodes of the web series ‘Web Therapy’. The American artiste then played Charlie Darby in the comedy flick ‘Lovesick’. In 2015, he contributed to the TV movie ‘The Prince’ as a producer. The following year, he started playing Adam Burns in the sitcom ‘Man with a Plan’.
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Personal Life
Matt LeBlanc was born as Matthew Steven LeBlanc on July 25, 1967 in Newton, Massachusetts, the USA, to Patricia and Paul LeBlanc. His mother was an office manager while his father worked as a mechanic. LeBlanc has a half-brother named Justin. He studied at Newton North High School and graduated from there in 1985.
Coming to his love life, the actor married model Melissa McKnight, who was already a mother of two kids, in 2003. The couple had a daughter Marina Pearl together before separating in 2006. After his divorce, Matt LeBlanc started dating actress Andrea Anders. However, the duo parted ways in 2015. In March 2018, the actor confirmed that he was in a relationship with producer Aurora Mulligan.
Facts About Matt LeBlanc
Matt LeBlanc is a skilled carpenter and enjoys woodworking as a hobby.
He is an avid motorcycle enthusiast and has a collection of vintage bikes.
Matt LeBlanc is a licensed pilot and enjoys flying small aircraft in his free time.
He is a big fan of cooking and is known for his skills in the kitchen.
Matt LeBlanc is fluent in Italian and has a passion for Italian culture and cuisine.

Awards

Golden Globe Awards
2012 Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical Episodes (2011)
People's Choice Awards
2017 Favorite Actor in a New TV Series Winner
2005 Favorite Male Television Star Winner

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