Duncan is the first ex-husband of Phoebe Buffay. He is portrayed by Steve Zahn. He was a Canadian ice skater who married Phoebe to get a green card.
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Why did Duncan marry Phoebe in the Friends series?
In the Friends series, Duncan married Phoebe due to his need for a green card. Initially, Duncan, who was assumed to be gay and was from Canada, sought Phoebe's help. However, six years into their marriage, Duncan discovered his heterosexuality and fell in love with another woman. Consequently, he requested a divorce from Phoebe.
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What was Duncan's profession in the Friends series?
In the Friends series, Duncan was known as Phoebe's husband. His professional background was not detailed in the series. His character is remembered for requesting a divorce from Phoebe in the episode 'The One With Phoebe's Husband'.
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Who portrayed the character of Duncan, Phoebe's first husband, in Friends?
In the television series Friends, Steve Zahn played the role of Duncan, Phoebe's first husband. Initially presented as a homosexual friend from Canada, Duncan married Phoebe to secure a green card. He later returns, declaring his heterosexuality and requesting a divorce to marry a woman he loves.
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Why did Duncan leave Phoebe in the Friends series?
In the Friends series, Phoebe's husband Duncan left her after realizing his heterosexual orientation and falling in love with a woman. Duncan, originally presented as a gay friend from Canada, married Phoebe for a green card. He later reappeared in Phoebe's life to request a divorce, intending to marry another woman.
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Was Duncan really gay in the Friends series?
In the Friends series, Duncan was initially depicted as homosexual, expressing interest in Joey and Ross. However, he later disclosed his heterosexuality. Duncan was Phoebe's husband for six years, suggesting they wed in 1989. The show's creators initially contemplated making Duncan gay but ultimately chose not to.
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Early Life[]
Duncan was a good friend of Phoebe Buffay. Duncan was thought to be gay and he was on a green card and he was nearly deported. Phoebe agreed to secretly marry him so he could become a USA citizen. Phoebe fell in love with Duncan, but he traveled the country because he was an ice dancer. Phoebe was heartbroken when he left. ("The One With Phoebe's Husband")
Six years after getting married, Duncan returns to New York to ask Phoebe for a divorce because he realized he's not gay and wants to marry a woman he is in love with. Phoebe is heartbroken that he wants a divorce but she agrees to let him divorce her. Phoebe and Duncan part ways on good terms. ("The One With Phoebe's Husband")
