About 'Friends'
Friends is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer, the show revolves around six friends in their 20s and 30s who live in Manhattan, New York City. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The original executive producers were Kevin S. Bright, Kauffman, and Crane.
Cast
Joey Tribbiani
“Hey, How you doin'?”
Joseph Francis "Joey" Tribbiani Jr., was one of the main characters on Friends (1994–2004) and the title character in the spin-off Joey (2004–2006). He is best known for being a ladies' man and a rather silly but adorable personality. He was portrayed by Matt LeBlanc.
Joey comes from an Italian-American family of eight children, of which he is the only male. He is from, and presumably born in, Queens. As a child, he was extremely accident prone. In "The One With Ross' New Girlfriend", it's implied that he was sexually abused as a child by a tailor, but did not realize this until Chandler went to the same place years later. As a child, he had an imaginary friend named Maurice, who was a space cowboy. He meets most of the friends (with the exception of Rachel) as a result of being Chandler's roommate.
Chandler Bing
“What did the Police said ?”
Chandler Muriel Bing is one of the main characters on the popular sitcom Friends. He is portrayed by Matthew Perry. He is notable for his sarcastic and witty sense of humor.
Throughout most of the series, Chandler is an executive specialized in statistical analysis and data reconfiguration, occupying high-grade positions such as Processing Manager and head of the office. He frequently complains about his dislike of his job, even deciding to quit in Season 9.
Monica Geller
“I Know !!”
Monica E. Geller is one of the main characters on the popular sitcom Friends. (1994–2004), played by Courteney Cox. Monica was known as the "Mother Hen" of the group and her Greenwich Village apartment was one of the group's main gathering places throughout the series.
Monica was born in 1969. Monica is Ross's younger sister, and the daughter of Jack and Judy Geller. Monica, like the rest of her family, is Jewish. She had a slightly difficult childhood from Ross, characterized by the bickering which took place between her and her brother (some culminating in memorable events such as the Geller Cup, which took place every Thanksgiving). She also had, and still has, a difficult relationship with her parents (especially with her mother) who unconsciously favors Ross's over her on various occasions and usually cares about him more than Monica.
Phoebe Buffay
“Oh my eyes, my eyes.”
Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan (née Buffay) is one of the main characters on the popular sitcom Friends. (1994–2004), portrayed by Lisa Kudrow. She is best known for her bohemian lifestyle, silly wit and guitar playing in Central Perk
Phoebe Buffay and her older twin sister, Ursula , are the result of a sexual relationship between Phoebe Abbott, Frank Buffay and Lily Buffay. Phoebe Abbott wasn't ready to be a mother as she didn't mean to get pregnant, so Lily and Frank adopted both twins and raised them together. Frank abandoned Lily and the twins soon after and then later married another unknown woman.
Ross Geller
“We were on a break”
Ross Geller, Ph.D. was one of the main characters on Friends (1994–2004). He was portrayed by David Schwimmer. He's best known for his nerdy personality and very awkward sense of humor, much like Screech from Saved By The Bell, or David from Beverly Hills, 90210.
He was born to Jack and Judy Geller and raised by them on Long Island, New York. He is Monica's older brother. When Ross was younger, he dressed up as a woman (with his mother's clothes) and sang, "I am Bea / I drink tea / Won't you dance around with me?". When growing up, he attended the same high school as Rachel (as did Monica) where he eventually developed a crush on her and kept it to himself,
Rachel Greene
“There's no more left, left !”
Jennifer Aniston won the hearts of millions as the character Rachel in Friends. Rachel Karen Greene was born to wealthy parents and was once a spoiled princess. To add to it, she had two other spoiled sisters. All the Friends fans would already know Rachel’s friendship with Monica that started at age six, and soon she is introduced to another major character of the show, Monica’s elder brother, Ross, who had a crush on Rachel.
Staying true to her spoiled princess background, Rachel was also a bully to innocent classmates in high school. But after ‘the running away from the wedding’ incident, Rachel reunites with Monica. Her father cuts off her financial ties, because of which Rachel has to work as a waitress. From then on she changes from the spoiled princess and becomes the relatable princess we all know.
