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The Basics
Matt LeBlanc was born on the 25th of July 1967 in Newton Mass.
Family
We only have information about Matt's mother, Pat Grossman. She is an Italian immigrant - so that's probably where Matt got his slightly exotic looks.
Matt also has a step son called Tyler and a step daughter called Jacki. They are both children of Melissa McKnight and singer Anthony Esposito.
Childhood & Education
After receiving his first motorcycle at age 8, Matt started participating in various amateur competitions with hopes of racing professionally. Unfortunately his mother forced him to find a different outlet for his talents. He trained for a career in carpentry, but aspired to incorporate artistic elements into it.
After graduating from high school, Matt set his sights on making a life for himself in New York City.
Career Before Friends
By 1987 Matt 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 Matt started formal acting training. Within a year he landed a starring role on the television series TV 101, and relocated to Los Angeles.
His Hobbies
In addition to acting, Matt 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.
He Matt currently lives with his dog, Lady, which he adores. She who was actually one of the first friends he made when he moved to Los Angeles!
Videography
� 2000 Charlie's Angels
� 1998 Lost in Space
� 1996 Ed
� 1994 Lookin' Italian
� 1994 Reform School Girl
� 1993 The Killing Box
� 1993 Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick
� 1992 Vinnie & Bobby
� 1991 Top of the Heap
� 1990 Anything to Survive
� 1988 TV 101

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