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Matt LeBlanc's role as Joey Tribbiani in the 1990s sitcom Friends made him a global star. Joey was a fan-favorite character among audiences due to his affable personality and fierce loyalty towards his friends. Moreover, his catchphrase, "How you doin'?", became a famous pick-up line that is still remembered to this day.
Matt spoke about the impact of playing Joey Tribbiani on Friends with The Guardian in May 2012. He shared that fans were often surprised upon meeting him as he is nothing like the popular character in real life.
"I'm much more low-key and reserved than my character in Friends. They think that I'm depressed, or I'm sad, or upset – but I'm just not amped up to go out in front of an audience and do a TV show. That's not who I am."
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Matt LeBlanc received worldwide recognition with his role on Friends
Matt LeBlanc was 26 when he joined Friends as the slow-witted Joey Tribbiani. Joey initially lived with Chandler until the latter moved in with Monica after their marriage. He started the series as a struggling actor and went on to play Dr. Drake Ramoray in the soap opera, Days of Our Lives within the comedy show.
Matt LeBlanc was joined by Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green, Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing, Courteney Cox as Monica Geller, Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay, and David Schwimmer as Ross Geller on the show.
Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, Friends ran for 10 seasons from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, on NBC. The comedy series delved into the lives of six 20-something friends living in Manhattan and helping each other navigate the ups and downs of life.
The comedy series became one of the most popular television shows of all time and won numerous accolades throughout its run.
Matt himself was nominated for Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, SAG Awards, and many others during his stint on the show.
Furthermore, the series finale episode of Friends, The One Where They Say Goodbye, was watched by over 52 million viewers in the United States. It became the fifth-most-watched series finale in television history.
The cast of Friends reunited for the television special Friends: The Reunion, which aired on HBO Max on May 27, 2021. It marked the last time all six cast members appeared together as Matthew Perry passed away on October 28, 2023, from ketamine overdose at age 54.
Moreover, Matt LeBlanc reprised his role in the spin-off series Joey in 2004. The sitcom was set in Hollywood and featured an entirely new cast.
However, it received poor ratings and was canceled midway through its second season in 2006.
Matt LeBlanc's last sitcom appearance was in Man with a Plan
Matt LeBlanc was last seen as Adam Burns in the CBS sitcom, Man with a Plan. The comedy series was created by Jackie and Jeff Filgo and ran for four seasons from October 24, 2016, to June 11, 2020.
Also, Matt was among the show's executive producers along with Michael Rotenberg, Suzy Mamann-Greenberg, Troy Zien, and others.
The sitcom focused on Adam Burns, a contractor, living in the suburbs of Pittsburgh with his wife Andi and their three children, Kate, Teddy, and Emme.
Matt's co-stars in the show included Liza Snyder, Grace Kaufman, Matthew McCann, Hala Finley, Jessica Chaffin, Matt Cook, Diana-Maria Riva, Kevin Nealon, Stacy Keach, and Kali Rocha.
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