Friends Famous Guest Stars
Quick Answer
Friends featured dozens of famous guest stars throughout its 10 seasons, including Brad Pitt,
Tom Selleck, Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon, Bruce Willis, Kathleen Turner, Robin Williams, and
Billy Crystal. Many were already established stars, while others became famous after their
appearances.
Famous Guest Stars Trivia
#1 Which A-list actor played Will Colbert, Ross and Chandler's high school friend who hates Rachel?
Answer: Brad Pitt (who was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time)
#2 Who played Monica's older boyfriend Richard Burke?
Answer: Tom Selleck
#3 Which comedic actor played Phoebe's husband Mike Hannigan?
Answer: Paul Rudd
#4 Who played Rachel's younger sister Jill?
Answer: Reese Witherspoon
#5 Which legendary actress played Chandler's drag queen father?
Answer: Kathleen Turner as Helena Handbasket
#6 Who played the father of one of Ross's students (and dated Rachel)?
Answer: Bruce Willis as Paul Stevens
#7 Which Oscar-winning actor played Phoebe's sailor boyfriend?
Answer: Charlie Sheen as Ryan
#8 Who played the stoned guy in the hallway during the Vegas episode?
Answer: Thomas Lennon
#9 Which actress played Rachel's boss at Bloomingdale's?
Answer: Edoardo Ballerini played Joanna, her direct manager
#10 Which British actress played Emily, Ross's second wife?
Answer: Helen Baxendale