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, and in a less successful spin-off, Joey. From 2003 to 2006, he was married to Melissa McKnight, with whom he had one child, Melissa Pearl.


2000: Named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine. Also works as a model. Is a trained carpenter. Interested in parachute jumping, car racing and landscape photographing. Born at 4:18am-EDT 2/8/04: Daughter Marina Pearl LeBlanc born, weighing 7 lb. 1 oz., 19" long. Has a half brother named Justin who lives in Australia. Stepfather to Tyler and Jacquelyne from his wife's first marriage. 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. Early modeling jobs included posing for cover of a gay travel guide, Damron Travel Guide For Men. Has three dogs: Lady,Shadow and Jay. Romantically involved with former "Joey" (2004) co-star Andrea Anders. 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]