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The Friends
Actor Profiles
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Actor Bio
Kudrow
graduated from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY with a
B.S. degree in biology. Intending to pursue a career in
research, she returned to Los Angeles and began working
with her father, a world-renowned headache specialist. In
all likelihood, Kudrow would be a researcher today if she
had not been inspired to perform by one of her brother's
friends, actor/comedian Jon Lovitz.
Kudrow began studying with Cynthia Szigeti, a well-known
improvisation teacher based in Los Angeles. In that class
she met and became close friends with then-unknown Conan
O'Brien. In 1989, her dream of becoming a performer became
a reality when she was accepted as a member of the famed
Los Angeles improv group, The Groundlings.
A recurring role
as Ursula, the ditzy waitress on the comedy series "Mad
About You," led to Kudrow's starring role on "Friends."
In her free time
she performs with the Transformers improv group and
teaches and performs at The Groundlings.
Kudrow played
varsity-level tennis in high school and college and is a
pool shark. She grew up in a home that had a pool table
and has mastered some of the more difficult trick shots.
For her
performance as the spacey but lovable Phoebe Buffay,
Lisa Kudrow has earned two Emmy Award nominations
(1994-95, 1996-97) for Outstanding Supporting Actress in
a Comedy Series. She also has received Golden Globe,
Screen Actors Guild and American Comedy Award
nominations.
Kudrow was born on
July 30, 1963 in Encino, CA, and was raised in Tarzana,
CA. A recent newlywed, Kudrow and her husband live in
Los Angeles
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Nick Name: Pheobs |
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Character: Phoebe Buffay |
Married:
No |
Age:
31+ |
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Actoress:
Liza Kudrow |
Room Mate:
No One |
Sex:
Female |
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Actor Bio
Matt
LeBlanc, 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 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.
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.
Matt is engaged to
be married with his girlfriend Melissa McKnight.
LeBlanc was born
on July 25, 1967. He lives with his dog, Lady, who was
one of the first friends he made when he moved to Los
Angeles.
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Nick Name: Joe/y |
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Character: Joseph Francis Tribbiani |
Married:
No |
Age:
30+ |
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Actor:
Matt Le Blanc |
Room Mate:
Rachel |
Sex:
Male |
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Actor Bio
Born in Sherman Oaks, CA and raised in New York City,
Jennifer Aniston is a versatile actress who was exposed to
acting at an early age by her father, John Aniston, who
starred for several years on the daytime drama "Days of
Our Lives," and her godfather, the late Telly Savalas.
Aniston, who is of Greek descent, spent a year of her
childhood living in Greece with her family, but relocated
to New York when her father landed a role on the daytime
drama, "Love of Life." She had her first taste of acting
at age 11 when she joined the Rudolf Steiner School's
drama club. Aniston said, "I was always fascinated by
acting, but my experience at Rudolf Steiner encouraged me
to pursue it as a career." She added, "Steiner was a
free-spirited school that encouraged creativity and
individualism."
Her experience at
the Rudolf Steiner School also helped Aniston develop a
passion for art. At age 11, one of Aniston's paintings
was selected to be displayed in an exhibit at New York's
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She began her
professional training as a drama student at New York's
High School of the Performing Arts. After graduating in
1987, Aniston won roles in such Off-Broadway productions
as "For Dear Life" at New York's Public Theatre and
"Dancing on Checker's Grave." In 1989, she landed her
first television role as a series regular on "Molloy."
She devotes a
considerable amount of time to art projects, and has
completed several paintings as well as works of art in
charcoal and clay. She also enjoys hiking, camping and
virtually anything that brings her closer to nature.
On July 29'th
2000, Jennifer married actor Brad Pitt. The rumors now
say that Jennifer's pregnant and that the writers of
Friends are already planning how to fit that into the
show. More to come on this.
Aniston was born
on February 11, 1969. She lives in Los Angeles |
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Nick Name: Rach |
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Character:
Rachel Karen Green |
Married:
No One Currently |
Age:
30+ |
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Actoress:
Jennifer Aniston |
Room Mate:
Joey |
Sex:
Female |
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Actor Bio
Matthew
Perry was born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and raised
in the city of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. At age 15, he
moved to Los Angeles to live with his father, actor John
Bennett Perry. In addition to performing in several high
school stage productions, he was an avid tennis player. He
ranked number 17 nationally in the junior singles category
and number three in the doubles competition.
After
graduation, Perry landed the leading role in the
television series, "Boys Will Be Boys."
In addition to
acting, Perry also enjoys writing. He sold his first
pilot, "Maxwell's House" to Universal Television. And
recently he signed a deal to create, write, and
produce a new sitcom titled The Shrink for ABC.
His other
interests include playing ice hockey and softball.
Perry was born
on August 19, 1969.He lives in Los Angeles.
Note: Matthew's
father John, recently appeared in the episode "TOW
Rachel's New Dress". He played Joshua's (Tate Donovan)
father Mr Burgin.
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Nick Name: Chandler |
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Character:
Chandler Bing |
Married:
Monica Gellar |
Age:
30+ |
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Actor:
Matthew Perry |
Room Mate:
Monica Gellar |
Sex:
Male |
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Actor Bio
Born in
Queens, New York and raised in Los Angeles, Schwimmer was
first exposed to acting when he enrolled in a high school
drama class on a whim. After he completed the course, an
instructor encouraged him to attend a summer program in
acting at Northwestern University in Chicago.
After his
graduation from high school he returned to Northwestern,
where he received a B.S. degree in speech/theatre. In
1988 Schwimmer, along with seven other Northwestern
graduates, founded Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre
Company - an ensemble of actors, writers, directors and
designers dedicated to creating vibrant new works for
the American stage. Schwimmer says the company, which is
now twenty members strong, "possesses a unique
combination of talent, drawing its strength from
training in the classics, acrobatics, gymnastics, dance
and music."
In the debut
season (1994-95) of "Friends," David Schwimmer's
performance as Ross, a sensitive, hopeless romantic,
earned him an Emmy Award nomination as Outstanding
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Schwimmer enjoys
playing softball, basketball, ping-pong and poker with
his buddies.
Schwimmer was born
on November 2, 1966. He has residences in Los Angeles
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Nick Name: Ross (Rossatron never worked) |
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Character:
Ross Geller |
Married:
No One Currently |
Age:
30+ |
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Actor: David Schwimmer |
Room Mate: No One |
Sex:
Male |
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Actor Bio
The
youngest of four children raised in Birmingham, Ala., Cox
is a former model who signed with the Ford modeling agency
shortly after finishing high school. Soon, the stunning
brunette (Cox was People magazine's 1995 cover girl for
the "50 Most Beautiful People" issue) was appearing on
magazine covers and in television commercials.
In 1984, Cox made her acting debut on the daytime drama
"As the World Turns," but got her first big break later
that year when she was cast by director Brian DePalma to
portray the young fan whom Springsteen pulls out of the
crowd in the music video "Dancing in the Dark."
Cox enjoys
remodeling and decorating homes in her spare time, and
insists she is nothing like her compulsive character,
Monica, in real life.
Courteney got
engaged to David Arquette earlier this year, in October
to be more precise. And June 12th the gigantic ball
dropped. The Scream co-stars became husband and wife.
The ceremony was held at Grace Cathedral in San
Francisco among friends and Friends. :)
[read more]
I think it's worth mentioning that David once appeared
on Friends as Phoebe's stalker, Malcom. Was this Love at
first sight?
Cox was born on
June 15, 1964. She lives in Los Angeles. |
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Nick Name: Mon (Harmonic by Parents) |
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Character:
Monica Geller (Bing) |
Married:
Chandler Bing |
Age:
30+ |
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Actoress:
Courtney Cox |
Room Mate:
Chandler Bing |
Sex:
Female |
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