Friends
Summary
The iconic cast ofFriendsoccasionally shared the screen with recurring characters or Edgar Albert Guest whizz who absolutely steal the show . Friendsmade a habit of recruiting various A - listersto have one wild risky venture with the grouping or to play a ally , family penis , or love stake over the course of instruction of a longer electric arc . On more than one occasion , body fluid was derived from book of facts to the client actor ’s personal life and career .
Although the main characters commonly took center stage in the dear sitcom , thefunniest Edgar Guest stars fromFriendssometimes leave more memorable performances than the show ’s six central actors . They brought excitement to the gang ’s life and gave viewers new arcs to follow . And even whenFriends’celebrity cameos did n’t make any sense , they became uproarious moments to look back on . Of course , the Edgar Guest stars who stole the show proved more unforgettable — so much so that their stints still stand out years afterFriends’ending .
Pete Becker (Jon Favreau)
Recurring character in Friends season 3
Jon Favreau turned down the role of Chandler , but he joinedFriendsin time of year 3 as Pete , a tech millionaire whom Monica briefly dates . Pete gets to do crazy thing like impart a $ 20,000 backsheesh for Monica or fly them both to Italy on a caprice , yet he is a amply developed character and marry his personal school of thought of going after what he wants and never giving up . Pete and Monica break upwhen Pete maintain getting wound in his mission to become the " ultimate fighting champion . " Still , while the pair are together , Pete manages to steal nearly every scene he ’s in with his over - the - top personality .
Melissa Warburton (Winona Ryder)
Season 7, Episode 20: “The One With Rachel’s Big Kiss”
Melissa Warburton is Rachel ’s former sorority sis , who pretends to have no memory board of her and Rachel ’s boozy kiss . InFriendsseason 7,Rachel , find out to turn out to Phoebe that she is not " vanilla , " dead kisses Melissa . Melissa then fink her love for Rachel . Winona Ryder’sFriendscameosees her giving a memorable performance . Her attack to pretend that she has no idea what Rachel is referring to are kind of obnoxious , but they certainly take the spot off the other grapheme .
Will Colbert (Brad Pitt)
Season 8, Episode 9: “The One With the Rumor”
Paul Stevens (Bruce Willis)
Recurring character in Friends season 6
Bruce Willis appears inFriendsas Paul , the father of Elizabeth , a college student Ross is dating . Paul also dates Rachel for a few episode . Willis overshadow every tantrum he is in because Ross is restrain by his girlfriend ’s father , a dynamic that is underscore by Willis ' career of playing knotty military action hero . Willis agreed to guest star after losing a wager to Matthew Perry . Perry bet that his and Willis ' movieThe Whole Nine Yards(2000 ) would be a hit at the box office , and Willis apparently disagree . When Perry turned out to be right , Willis had to appear onFriends .
Ursula Buffay (Lisa Kudrow)
Recurring character throughout the series
Every clock time Phoebe ’s duplicate sister makes an appearance , Lisa Kudrow is inexplicably capable to steal the show — from herself . Self - centered Ursula ram her care sister to clean up her messes , and Phoebe even venture to be Ursula to give Joey a right dissolution . They are normally shown case - to - face for an comfortable splice , but this also get up the sense of confrontation between them . The writers made Phoebe a twinbecause Ursula was already an make reference on the sitcomMad About You .
Gunther (James Michael Taylor)
Gunther come out in more installment ofFriendsthan any other character , aside from the primary shape . Gunther first appears inFriendsseason 1 , installment 2 , but he does n’t speak until time of year 2 . He usually stands in the background and pines over Rachel . He will give her anything she asks for , but his quiet , serious public presentation is a go back gag in the series . It is alsofunny to see him respond with deadpan humorto the group whenever they talk to him . When Joey asks him where Chandler is in season 4 , episode 8 , Gunther uproariously responds"I think you were Chandler,“showing how forgetful he is to everyone but Rachel .
Isabella Rosellini (Herself)
Season 3, Episode 5: “The One With Frank Jr.”
In " The One With Frank Jr. , " the pack is debating which five celebrities they would each want to sleep with without their partner getting unhinged at them . Chandler tells Ross that he should n’t piece Isabella Rosellini because he should choose people he is more likely to run into . This linesets Rosellini to steal the show the moment she walks into Central Perk . She ’s also great in the scene where Ross attempts to rack up on her and she bluntly bend him down .
protagonist has an incredible catalog of celebrity cameo over its 10 - class run , with some even being mentioned on the characters ' " freebie listing . "
Susie Moss (Julia Roberts)
Season 2, Episode 13: “The One After the Superbowl: Part 2”
Julia Roberts plays Chandler ’s sure-enough classmatefrom elementary school , who is out for retaliation after Chandler play a humiliating prank on her in the fourth grade . Roberts overstretch off an abrupt modification in persona when she finish seemingly trying to seduce Chandler and leaves him strand in a men ’s public toilet bear only char ’s underwear . She despitefully and memorably says,“Why do n’t you call me in 20 years and tell me if you ’re still overturned about this?“Roberts was dating Perry at the time and agree to be on the show if she was part of Chandler ’s storyline . Putting the two together was the good pick , as her cameo was hilarious .
Jack Geller (Elliot Gould)
Every time Elliot Gould appear as Ross and Monica ’s father , he is eccentric but charming . When the Geller sib ' parent first come along inFriendsseason 1 , instalment 2 , it looks like Jack is only go to be part of a running gag where the parents unfairly judge Monica . However , his character is developed further . Gouldcan keep up with the comedic gift of the residuum of the stamp while also delivering dear momentswith both of his on - cover children . Jack ’s memorable scenes include comfort Monica after her after her separation with Richard in season 3 and gifting her a Porsche in time of year 7 .
Friends is one of the most darling sitcoms of all prison term , featuring iconic master characters . But it has raft of underrated supporting characters , too .
Parker (Alec Baldwin)
Season 8, Episode 18: “The One in Massapequa”
harmonise to Phoebe , Parker is"like Santa Clause on Prozac in Disneyland , getting laid . “Alec Baldwin sure enough meets that verbal description , which is why he steals the show as Parker , the excessively positively charged man Phoebe brings as her date to the Gellers ' anniversary political party . Baldwin ishysterical every time he points out the most mundane things with over - the - top exuberance . Phoebe initially guard him when she hears the others mocking him , but she begrudgingly admit that being with him is exhausting .
