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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Since You Asked: Iowa, N.H. don't always predict a final winner ... The Latest: Refuge occupier says members will turn themselves in ... Thieves target health club parking lots, again ... Since You Asked: Iowa, N.H. don't always predict a final winner ... The Latest: Refuge occupier says members will turn themselves in ... Thieves target health club parking lots, again ... Matt LeBlanc: I Almost Had a Nervous Breakdown After Friends Ending a hit TV show can be a daunting thing. For a lot of actors it means trying to find new roles to take their careers to the next level, but for Matt LeBlanc, the last thing he want... Comment By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Feb. 7, 2016 at 4:53 PM Updated Feb 7, 2016 at 7:54 PM By TV Guide Posted Feb. 7, 2016 at 4:53 PM Updated Feb 7, 2016 at 7:54 PM » Social News Ending a hit TV show can be a daunting thing. For a lot of actors it means trying to find new roles to take their careers to the next level, but for Matt LeBlanc , the last thing he wanted after Friends went off the air was to see more cameras. The actor opened up about the dark time in his life after the show in a recent interview with the U.K.'s Mirror. "For years and years, I barely left the house," he said. "I was burnt out. I wanted to not have a schedule, not be somewhere. I was in a position to do that." The attention from the show made LeBlanc want to hide away for a while to get his head on straight. "My agent was bummed," he says. "Most actors call their agents and say, 'What's going on?' I'd call mine and say, 'Please lose my number for a few years.' It was a very dark time. I almost had a nervous breakdown." NBC's Friends "reunion" is already missing one The decision to stay away from the spotlight was also spurred on by personal issues. During his hiatus his daughter, Marina, was diagnosed with cortical dysplasia, a condition that can affect the brain and motor skill development. "It was a very dark period," the actor explained "But I got through it. Don't they say what doesn't kill us makes us stronger?" (Marina, now 11, fortunately grew out of the condition.) Now LeBlanc seems much more comfortable being back in front of the camera. He recently reunited with his Friends cast mates to honor legendary sitcom director James Burrows (airing Feb. 21 on NBC) and he'll also be stepping in as a presenter for BBC America's Top Gear . WATCH: The first footage from the Friends reunion Other Links From TVGuide.com Matt LeBlanc By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Feb. 7, 2016 at 4:53 PM Updated Feb 7, 2016 at 7:54 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501