Last Updated on 24 June 2024
Friends was a sitcom TV show that ran for 10 seasons, from 1994 to 2004. One of the fun things they did with the show is include tons of celebrities — usually just for an episode but sometimes for multiple episodes. Here is a list of celebrities and actors known for other roles that were guests on the show.
Most Famous Celebrities
| Celebrity | Episode # | Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Baldwin (2 eps.) | 0817 | 2002 Mar 7 | The One with the Tea Leaves |
| Ben Stiller | 0322 | 1997 Apr 24 | The One with the Screamer |
| Beverly Garland | 0118 | 1995 Mar 2 | The One with All the Poker |
| Billy Crystal | 0324 | 1997 May 8 | The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion |
| Brad Pitt | 0809 | 2001 Nov 22 | The One with the Rumor |
| Brent Spiner | 1014 | 2004 Feb 26 | The One with Princess Consuela |
| Brooke Shields | 0212 | 1996 Jan 28 | The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 |
| Bruce Willis (3 eps.) | 0621 | 2000 Apr 27 | The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth’s Dad |
| Charlie Sheen | 0223 | 1996 May 9 | The One with the Chicken Pox |
| Charlton Heston | 0414 | 1998 Feb 5 | The One with Joey’s Dirty Day |
| Christina Applegate (2 eps.) | 0908 | 2002 Nov 21 | The One with Rachel’s Other Sister |
| Dakota Fanning | 1014 | 2004 Feb 26 | The One with Princess Consuela |
| Dan Castellaneta | 0212 | 1996 Jan 28 | The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 |
| Danny DeVito | 1011 | 2004 Feb 5 | The One Where the Stripper Cries |
| David Arquette | 0303 | 1996 Oct 3 | The One with the Jam |
| Denise Richards | 0719 | 2001 Apr 19 | The One with Ross and Monica’s Cousin |
| Donny Osmond | 1011 | 2004 Feb 5 | The One Where the Stripper Cries |
| Elle Macpherson (5 eps.) | 0607 | 1999 Nov 11 | The One Where Phoebe Runs |
| Freddie Prinze Jr. | 0906 | 2002 Nov 7 | The One with the Male Nanny |
| Gary Collins | 0504 | 1998 Oct 18 | The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS |
| Gary Oldman (2 eps.) | 0723 | 2001 May 17 | The One with Monica and Chandler’s Wedding: Part 1 |
| George Clooney | 0117 | 1995 Feb 23 | The One with Two Parts: Part 2 |
| Greg Kinnear | 1006 | 2003 Nov 6 | The One with Ross’ Grant |
| Hank Azaria (5 eps.) | 0110 | 1994 Dec 15 | The One with the Monkey |
| Helen Hunt | 0116 | 1995 Feb 23 | The One with Two Parts: Part 1 |
| Hugh Laurie | 0424 | 1998 May 7 | The One with Ross’s Wedding: Part 2 |
| Isabella Rossellini | 0305 | 1996 Oct 17 | The One with Frank Jr. |
| Jason Alexander | 0713 | 2001 Feb 1 | The One Where Rosita Dies |
| Jay Leno | 0111 | 1995 Jan 5 | The One with Mrs. Bing |
| Jean-Claude Van Damme | 0213 | 1996 Jan 28 | The One After the Superbowl: Part 2 |
| Jennifer Grey | 0120 | 1995 Apr 6 | The One with the Evil Orthodontist |
| Jill Goodacre | 0107 | 1994 Nov 3 | The One with the Blackout |
| John Stamos | 0922 | 2003 May 8 | The One with the Donor |
| Jon Favreau (6 eps.) | 0318 | 1997 Mar 13 | The One with the Hypnosis Tape |
| Jon Lovitz (2 eps.) | 0115 | 1995 Feb 16 | The One with the Stoned Guy |
| Julia Roberts | 0213 | 1996 Jan 28 | The One After the Superbowl: Part 2 |
| Kathleen Turner (3 eps.) | 0722 | 2001 May 10 | The One with Chandler’s Dad |
| Lea Thompson | 0206 | 1995 Nov 2 | The One with the Baby on the Bus |
| Marlo Thomas (3 eps.) | 0211 | 1996 Jan 18 | The One with the Lesbian Wedding |
| Michael McKean | 0208 | 1995 Nov 16 | The One with the List |
| Morgan Fairchild (5 eps.) | 0111 | 1995 Jan 5 | The One with Mrs. Bing |
| Noah Wyle | 0117 | 1995 Feb 23 | The One with Two Parts: Part 2 |
| Paul Rudd (16 eps.) | 0903 | 2002 Oct 10 | The One with the Pediatrician |
| Penn Jillette | 0403 | 1997 Oct 9 | The One with the ‘Cuffs |
| Ralph Lauren | 0608 | 1999 Nov 18 | The One with Ross’ Teeth |
| Rebecca Romijn | 0406 | 1997 Nov 6 | The One with the Dirty Girl |
| Reese Witherspoon (2 eps.) | 0613 | 2000 Feb 3 | The One with Rachel’s Sister |
| Richard Branson | 0423 | 1998 May 7 | The One with Ross’s Wedding |
| Robin Williams | 0324 | 1997 May 8 | The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion |
| Sarah Ferguson | 0423 | 1998 May 7 | The One with Ross’s Wedding |
| Sean Penn (2 eps.) | 0806 | 2001 Nov 1 | The One with the Halloween Party |
| Selma Blair | 0910 | 2002 Dec 12 | The One with Christmas in Tulsa |
| Steve Zahn | 0204 | 1995 Oct 12 | The One with Phoebe’s Husband |
| Susan Sarandon | 0715 | 2001 Feb 15 | The One with Joey’s New Brain |
| Teri Garr (3 eps.) | 0325 | 1997 May 15 | The One at the Beach |
| Tom Selleck (10 eps.) | 0215 | 1996 Feb 8 | The One Where Ross and Rachel… You Know |
| Winona Ryder | 0720 | 2001 Apr 26 | The One with Rachel’s Big Kiss |
Other Celebrities
| Celebrity | Episode # | Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Goldberg (3 eps.) | 0217 | 1996 Feb 22 | The One Where Eddie Moves In |
| Alison Sweeney | 0718 | 2001 Mar 29 | The One with Joey’s Award |
| Anna Faris (4 eps.) | 1009 | 2004 Jan 8 | The One with the Birth Mother |
| Audra Lindley | 0209 | 1995 Dec 14 | The One with Phoebe’s Dad |
| Bob Balaban | 0513 | 1999 Feb 4 | The One with Joey’s Bag |
| Buck Kartalian | 0201 | 1995 Sep 21 | The One with Ross’s New Girlfriend |
| Catherine Bell | 0206 | 1995 Nov 2 | The One with the Baby on the Bus |
| Chris Isaak | 0212 | 1996 Jan 28 | The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 |
| Christine Taylor (3 eps.) | 0324 | 1997 May 8 | The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion |
| Conchata Ferrell | 0605 | 1999 Oct 21 | The One with Joey’s Porsche |
| Dan Gauthier | 0402 | 1997 Oct 2 | The One with the Cat |
| Dermot Mulroney (3 eps.) | 0911 | 2003 Jan 9 | The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work |
| Dorien Wilson (2 eps.) | 0116 | 1995 Feb 23 | The One with Two Parts: Part 1 |
| Elinor Donahue | 0108 | 1994 Nov 10 | The One Where Nana Dies Twice |
| Emily Procter | 0202 | 1995 Sep 28 | The One with the Breast Milk |
| Farah Fath | 0920 | 2003 Apr 24 | The One with the Soap Opera Party |
| Fisher Stevens | 0113 | 1995 Jan 19 | The One with the Boobies |
| Fred Stoller | 0410 | 1997 Dec 18 | The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie |
| Fred Willard | 0212 | 1996 Jan 28 | The One After the Superbowl: Part 1 |
| Harry Shearer | 0121 | 1995 Apr 27 | The One with the Fake Monica |
| James Burrows | 0106 | 1994 Oct 27 | The One with the Butt |
| James Hong | 0324 | 1997 May 8 | The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion |
| Jason Brooks | 0404 | 1997 Oct 16 | The One with the Ballroom Dancing |
| Jeff Goldblum | 0915 | 2003 Feb 13 | The One with the Mugging |
| Jennifer Rhodes | 0409 | 1997 Dec 11 | The One Where They’re Going to Party! |
| John Allen Nelson | 0101 | 1994 Sep 22 | The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate |
| Jonathan Silverman | 0123 | 1995 May 11 | The One with the Birth |
| Krista Allen | 0812 | 2002 Jan 10 | The One Where Joey Dates Rachel |
| Kristin Davis | 0707 | 2000 Nov 16 | The One with Ross’s Library Book |
| Kyle Lowder | 0920 | 2003 Apr 24 | The One with the Soap Opera Party |
| Lee Arenberg | 0510 | 1998 Dec 17 | The One with the Inappropriate Sister |
| Louis Mandylor | 0617 | 2000 Feb 24 | The One with Unagi |
| Mary Gallagher | 0218 | 1996 Mar 21 | The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies |
| Matthew Ashford | 0920 | 2003 Apr 24 | The One with the Soap Opera Party |
| Max Wright (2 eps.) | 0109 | 1994 Nov 17 | The One Where Underdog Gets Away |
| Melora Hardin | 0115 | 1995 Feb 16 | The One with the Stoned Guy |
| Ming Lo | 1006 | 2003 Nov 6 | The One with Ross’ Grant |
| Missi Pyle | 0608 | 1999 Nov 18 | The One with Ross’ Teeth |
| Peter Bonerz | 0322 | 1997 Apr 24 | The One with the Screamer |
| Phil Leeds | 0211 | 1996 Jan 18 | The One with the Lesbian Wedding |
| Ron Glass (2 eps.) | 0602 | 1999 Sep 30 | The One Where Ross Hugs Rachel |
| Sam Anderson | 0503 | 1998 Oct 8 | The One Hundredth |
| Sean Whalen | 0104 | 1994 Oct 13 | The One with George Stephanopoulos |
| Thomas Lennon (2 eps.) | 0523 | 1999 May 20 | The One in Vegas: Part 1 |
| Tom Conti (2 eps.) | 0424 | 1998 May 7 | The One with Ross’s Wedding: Part 2 |
| Trudie Styler | 0810 | 2001 Dec 6 | The One with Monica’s Boots |
| Vince Vieluf | 0718 | 2001 Mar 29 | The One with Joey’s Award |
| Wendy Schaal | 0312 | 1997 Jan 16 | The One with All the Jealousy |
