Matt Le Blanc
Born 25th of July 1967 in Newton, Massachusetts At the age of eight Matt had decided he wanted to be a motorbike racer but his mother was dead against the idea and encouraged him to become a carpenter instead. In fact, before Matt became a star he sold his own furniture to earn a living.

A friend suggested he try modelling as a career so Matt moved to New York and by 1987 he was seen all over the world in television commercials. His best known was for Levi 501's but he has also worked for Heinz Ketchup, Coca Cola and Doritos.

In 1988 Matt began formal acting training and a year later he got the starring role in 'TV 101'. He moved to Los Angeles where he took parts in programmes like 'Top Of The Heap', 'Vinnie and Bobby' and the movie 'Anything To Survive'.

Since the success of Friends, Matt has had some great parts in movies like 'Lost In Space' and 'Ed' but is likely to remain best known for playing Joey Tribbiani in Friends. The hapless out of work actor who loves food and ladies always seems to miss auditions. Joey is a loyal friend and has become increasingly sensitive through the series.