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Paul Rudd, who played Mike Hannigan on 'Friends', shares his memories of working with the cast and being in the last episode. He says it was strange, surreal and privileged to be a part of the hit sitcom.
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Oct 26, 2019 · Paul Rudd played Mike, a pianist and Phoebe's boyfriend, in the last two seasons of Friends. He added humor, chemistry, and longevity to the show, and became a fan favorite.
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Introduction of character
Joey had forgotten to arrange a blind date for Phoebe, but claimed to have arranged a date with an old friend named Mike, despite not knowing anyone with that name (or many men at all). Joey met Mike by simply walking into Central Perkand shouting out "Mike!", which Mike answers to and agrees to go on a date with Phoebe.
General
One of the reasons Mike and Phoebe seem to get along so well is the similarities in their personalities and Mike even says in his wedding vows that he loves Phoebe because she is "so wonderfully weird". An example of their shared childlike attitude is clear in "The One with Princess Consuela" when Mike changes his name to Crap Bag as a retort to Phoebe's name change. His childishness is also apparent in his and Phoebe's wedding, when he decides that his dog should be one of the groomsmen. We...
Family
Mike first confesses his love for Phoebe in front of his parents, Theodore and Bitsy, after they voice their concerns about their son's choice of partner in "The One With Ross' Inappropriate Song". We learn in this episode that Mike has come from an upper-class background as his parents live on the upper east side of New York on Park Avenue. On finding this out, Rachel tells Phoebe that she can't be herself and despite spending the whole evening trying to relate to his parents Phoebe does not...
In "The One In Barbados, Part 2", Mike is portrayed to be an excellent table tennis player. He even quotes 'Oh by the way, I'm awesome.' He is able to quote from the standard table tennis rule book...He also appears to have some artistic ability in "The Last One, Part 1". He makes a beautiful banner that reads "Welcome to the World, Baby Bing", by which everyone is impressed. Joey is slightly j...Mike is seen in all four main apartments, Monica's, Phoebe's, Joey's, and Ross'."The One With The Pediatrician""The One With The Sharks""The One With Phoebe's Birthday Dinner" (mentioned only)"The One With The Male Nanny"Mike was met with mixed views by fans. Some fans felt that Hannigan was an extraneous character who did not add much to the series, while others felt he added a sense of depth that was somewhat lacking at the time prior to his introduction. He, along with Gunther, is sometimes considered the "Seventh Friend".
Feb 20, 2023 · The Ant-Man star recalls his 'surreal' experience of being in the last episode of the hit sitcom, where he married Phoebe. He also shares his thoughts on the 2021 reunion special.
May 3, 2024 · Learn how Paul Rudd's character, Mike Hannigan, revived the show's quality and added a new dynamic to Phoebe's storyline. Find out why Mike was a natural fit on Friends and how he helped the show end on a high note.
Feb 27, 2023 · Paul Rudd was featured in Friends’ 2004 series finale, playing Phoebe’s husband Mike, and the actor recently spoke about why he felt “strange” about being included.
