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BIOGRAPHY:

Matt LeBlanc (born July 25, 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.


TRIVIA:

• Attended the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston for just over a semester, leaving during the second semester of his freshman year.
• Is a motorcycle enthusiast and hosted his own TV show, _"The 5 Coolest Things" (2003)_ (qv), based on the 5 coolest things in each motorcycle specialty (off-road, motocross, road racing, freestyle).
• 4/1/06: Filed for divorce from 'Missy McKnight' (qv).
• His role of "Maj. Don West" in _Lost in Space (1998)_ (qv) was originally offered to his _"Friends" (1994)_ (qv) co-star 'Matthew Perry (I)' (qv).
• 1985: Graduated from Newton North High School, Newton, Massachusetts.
• Is of mixed heritage: French, Irish, Italian, Dutch and English.
• Romantically involved with former _"Joey" (2004)_ (qv) co-star 'Andrea Anders' (qv).
• 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)_ (qv).