Matt LeBlanc

Matt LeBlanc is an American actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Joey Tribbiani on the groundbreaking NBC sitcom “Friends” (1994-2004). Born in Newton, Massachusetts, to a French-Canadian father and an Italian-American mother, LeBlanc moved to New York City after high school to pursue acting. He landed small television roles and commercials before auditioning for the role that would change his life forever.

As Joey Tribbiani on “Friends,” LeBlanc became one of the most recognizable television actors in the world. The show ran for 10 seasons and became a cultural phenomenon, and LeBlanc’s lovable portrayal of the dim but endearing aspiring actor earned him three Emmy nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast. At the peak of the show’s run, each of the six main cast members earned $1 million per episode, and the show continues to generate substantial syndication revenue. LeBlanc reportedly earns around $10-20 million annually from “Friends” reruns and streaming deals alone.

After “Friends” ended, LeBlanc starred in the spin-off series “Joey” (2004-2006), which was less successful. However, he made a major comeback with the Showtime series “Episodes” (2011-2017), playing a fictionalized version of himself. The role earned him a Golden Globe Award and multiple Emmy nominations, proving his comedic talents extended well beyond Joey Tribbiani. He also served as a host on the BBC’s “Top Gear” from 2016 to 2019, expanding his international profile.

LeBlanc went on to star in the CBS sitcom “Man with a Plan” (2016-2020), which further added to his earnings. While he has maintained a lower profile than some of his “Friends” co-stars, his steady work in television combined with the enormous ongoing revenue from “Friends” syndication and the Netflix streaming deal have brought his estimated net worth to $80 million as of 2026.