10. He’s From North Carolina
LeBlanc was born in North Carolina on August 25, 1958 but was raised in South Louisiana. His love for New Orleans is so strong that he considers it his hometown.
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9. Christian Has Seven Siblings
With a big family, it’s no wonder LeBlanc is friendly and outgoing. He is the second oldest of five brothers and two sisters. The family grew up at Fort Bragg, following his father who is a decorated US Special Forces Veteran.
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LeBlanc’s social media accounts are full of pictures and posts of him visiting far away lands to see his fans. His love of exploring and having a fantastic time at Y&R fan events is well-known to viewers who follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
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7. LeBlanc’s First Movie Credit Was in a Small Role
While his biggest movie role was in The Disturbance at Dinner as Pat in the Box, LeBlanc’s first part in a film was as Driver in the television film Seeds of Tragedy in 1991.
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6.The Actor Also Appeared in a Web Series
LeBlanc starred in the web show Venice: The Series from 2011-2014 in the role of Jake. Y&R co-star Gina Tognoni was also featured on the show.
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5. He Starred on In The Heat of The Night
For eight glorious episodes, LeBlanc played the role of Patrolman Junior Abernathy. Acting alongside comedy legend Carroll O’Conner must have been a dream come true for LeBlanc, who was just starting his career.
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Fluent in English and French, LeBlanc is often found speaking to his friends and fans in his second language. Known as the language of love, is there anything sexier than a man who can melt your heart in French?
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3. Y&R Isn’t His First Soap
From 1983-1985, LeBlanc played Kirk McColl on As The World Turns. His time on ATWT is hailed as his first big acting gig and put his name on the map. In 2005, he returned to the show for a guest spot, but this time in his Y&R role of Michael Baldwin.
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2. LeBlanc is a Fabulous Artist
LeBlanc is an accomplished artist, both as an actor and an illustrator. With photos displayed at galas and art events, he is respected and recognized for his work. This piece, entitled “Five O’Clock at the Nine O’Clock Cannon” is a picture he drew of colonial-era Jackson Square with the faces based on his Y&R co-stars.
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1. He’s Won Multiple Emmys
Between 1999 and 2014, LeBlanc has been nominated for nine Emmy Awards for his work on Y&R as both supporting and lead actor. He brought home the gold three times. In 2005, 2007, and 2009 he won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
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