Myers-Briggs® Personality Types Of Friends Characters

How well do you know your favorite Friends characters? Think you can guess their Myers-Briggs® Personality Types?
Friends is an all-time favorite sitcom with an iconic ensemble which makes exploring the Friends MBTI personality types even more interesting. The Myers-Briggs® Type Indicator offers a set of sixteen different personality “types” and highlights the traits associated with each of these distinct personalities. Examining the breakdown of each category of personality type, it is possible to find connections to several of the Friends characters and see which ones fit into which category the best.

The heart of the show is, of course, the group of six friends, each of whom has an interesting, quirky personality that often gets them into all kinds of hilarious situations. Throughout the 10 seasons of Friends, fans got to know these personalities quite well through the characters’ various ups and downs, their romances, and their interactions with their other friends. Along with the main cast, Friends also includes some standout supporting characters that can also be identified using the MBTI® types.
Janice – ESTP
Played By Maggie Wheeler
Janice can be classified as a friend-adjacent and is certainly one of the most memorable supporting characters on Friends. She was involved with the group through all 10 seasons of the show. She was initially seen as Chandler’s girlfriend in season 3, but will subsequently show up in the most poorly-timed situations, such as when Rachel was giving birth or Chandler and Monica were house hunting.

Brash and loud, the stereotypical New Yorker, she’s also kind and loving. The reason for Janice’s ESTP personality type is she’s outgoing, action-oriented, and certainly dramatic, whether it be breaking up with Ross after a short fling or attempting to hold onto her relationship with Chandler. All of these fit her like one of her shiny jackets. Although the main gang may not enjoy having her around as much as she manages to be, she is always energetic and spirited to see them.
Judy Geller – INFJ
Played by Christina Pickles
As one of the many parent characters on Friends, Monica’s mother is a woman of layers. She definitely cares and supports her children, with Ross the undeclared but obvious favorite. However, Judy’s toughness on Monica could be due more to the fact that she is idealistic rather than meanspirited. She sees a future where Monica has a stable life with a good husband, beautiful children, and a house near hers on Long Island.

While this is a lovely sentiment, her delivery of this request is acerbic. This is why Judy’s personality type is INFJ – The Advocate. In addition to being caring and creative, she also judges others without knowing them or hearing about their lives. These qualities help to make her a mother who can be frustrating at times, but is undoubtedly loving.
Ugly Naked Guy – INTP
Only Ever Seen From Behind
Although viewers only saw Ugly Naked Guy (UNG) once during the show, and that was only from the back, the gang’s descriptions gave viewers a good idea of who he was. He was the unidentified neighbor in the apartment building across the street who was not shy about walking around naked with his windows open for all to see. Even with his life on the show taking place entirely in his apartment, his INTP personality shines through with his artistic endeavors, his attempts to stay active, and his surprising romantic side.

It’s true he’s introverted, but he also perceives others who are experiencing his life remotely.

This is all observed by the gang as they see him attempting to exercise at times as well as seeing him playing the cello and dancing on his own. Although the gang has their own relationship dramas throughout Friends, Ugly Naked Guy was also seen romancing a partner on at least one occasion. It’s true he’s introverted, but he also perceives others who are experiencing his life remotely. If not, he wouldn’t have kept the windows open all the time.

Richard Burke – ENFJ
Played By Tom Selleck
Richard was Monica’s season 2 boyfriend, played by Tom Selleck on Friends. While there were some uncomfortable moments in the relationship as Richard was not only a much older man but also friends with Monica’s father, he endeared himself as a great partner. Richard was suave, passionate, and deeply in love with the youngest Geller. It seemed like he and Monica would experience a happy life.

The one thing standing in their way was that Monica wanted kids and he didn’t. Despite this, Richard is clearly an ENFJ personality type, extroverted with the ability to bring people into his orbit, he has a strong value system. This is seen when he becomes friendly with Joey and Chandler and the two immediately try to start acting like Richard. Yet, he can also be judgy, as shown when he and Monica debate about children.
Leonard Green – ENTJ
Played By Ron Leibman
Certainly the most challenging parent character on Friends, Leonard Green is shown to be a hard man to please as he disapproves of Rachel’s life choices but also doesn’t feel shy about showing his lack of respect for her friends either. Rachel’s caustic father has a rare personality type. In fact, it only accounts for two percent of the population. Known as The Commander, Dr. Green is an extroverted and intelligent individual who looks toward a successful future for his children, often feeling he should guide Rachel in her choices despite her being an adult.

On the other hand, his ENTJ personality type causes him to show poor traits. These include stubbornness, impatience, and aggressiveness. Whether it is regarding Rachel starting her life over as a waitress, her romance with Ross, her pregnancy, or his own failed marriage, Dr. Green is quick to throw blame around yet never takes anything for himself.