Matt LeBlanc |
Joey TribbianiThe Character:Matt LeBlanc plays the role of an actor in the upper twenties named Joseph Tribbiani The only real part he've ever had is as Dr Drake Ramoret, in the series Days of our Lives, which he's very proud about. He was born in Queens and have seven (7) sisters. He's not very bright, so when his roomate Chandler makes a joke, it might take a while for Joey to get it. Joey is very interested in women, and he likes talking about it, and all the women he's ever had. He moved in with Chandler before the series begin, and he thinks Chandler liked the former roomate better than him. Joey is always short in cash, and he enjoys watching Baywatch on TV !About himself:Matt LeBlanc, star of the Emmy nominated smash comedy "Friends," is one of the hottest young stars in Hollywood. Entertainment Weekly has described LeBlanc as "a rarity, a hunk with a gift for deadpan comedy," referring to his portrayal of Joey Tribbiani, a struggling actor whose role model is Al Pacino. The ensemble cast has charmed audiences, consistently holding a spot in the ratings among the top five Primetime television shows. "What sets this apart is its fully dimensional characters and avoidance of stereotypes," notes LeBlanc. "It's about issues that my generation, or any generation, can identify with - dating, working, career goals. And it's funny!"LeBlanc moved to the big screen with his lead role in the feature film "Ed," the story of a minor league pitcher whose career is going nowhere until he befriends an amazing third baseman who happens to be a monkey. He recently finished production on the motion picture "Lost in Space," which was filmed in London and is based on the popular television series of the same name. Prior to these roles, LeBlanc knew that a transition to television and film required study and stage experience, so he took up under the tutelage of Flo Greenberg, and landed roles in such theatrical productions as "Private Wars," "Out of Gas On Lover's Leap," and "A Streetcar Named Desire." He soon made the leap to television, appearing in guest spots on several nighttime series and made for television movies, before landing "Friends." The Newton, Massachusetts native moved to New York in 1987, where he thought he was one of many young actors in waiting struggle to make a living. Casting agents thought otherwise. Noticing something special about LeBlanc, they soon had him in big budget commercials for Levi's 501, Coke and Doritos. |