Joey Tribiani played by Matt LeBlanc

Matt LeBlanc's Biography

After receiving his first motorcycle at age eight, Matt LeBlanc started participating in various amateur competitions with hopes of racing professionally. He soon ran into a roadblock—his mother—forcing him to find a different outlet for his talents. He trained for a career in carpentry, but ultimately decided to become an actor. After graduating from high school, LeBlanc set his sights on making a life for himself in New York City. By 1987, he had obtained parts in national television commercials for such products as Levi's 501 jeans, Coca-Cola and Doritos. He also appeared in a Heinz ketchup spot that won the prestigious Gold Lion Award at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. In 1988 LeBlanc started formal acting training. Within a year he landed a starring role on the television series "TV 101," and relocated to Los Angeles. His TV credits since then include starring roles on "Top of the Heap" and "Vinnie & Bobby" and in the movie "Anything to Survive" (opposite Robert Conrad). He also guest-starred on "Class of '96" and "Married...with Children" and in the cable series "Red Shoe Diaries" and he starred in "Reform School Girls," the final installment of "Rebel Highway", a one-hour cable anthology series. LeBlanc's feature-film credits include a recent starring role as pilot Don West in the hit film "Lost in Space", New Line's big-screen version of the '60s televisions series. His other film credits include a starring role in the family comedy "Ed" and roles in "Lookin' Italian" and "The Killing Box". In addition to acting, LeBlanc enjoys working on his own cars and motorcycles, which include a Pantera. During the past 10 years he has developed a passion for landscape photography, which has taken him to such locations as Amsterdam, Switzerland, Germany, Vancouver and various places in the United States. LeBlanc lives with his dog, Lady, who was one of the first friends he made when he moved to Los Angeles. His birthday is July 25.