We Finally Know Who Played The Ugly Naked Guy In Friends

Todd Van Luling, the HuffPost reporter in question, reportedly spent a year trying to track down the identity of the Ugly Naked Guy on "Friends." His investigation spanned interviews with the show's crew members, scouring long-dead internet forums, and even attempting to commission a police sketch artist on Fiverr.

"Who is Ugly Naked Guy?" seemed like an impossible question after a year of dead ends. Not even "Friends" creator David Crane knew who it was. However, an email from Jennifer Bender at Central Casting revealed the actor's name: Jon Haugen.

The reporter interviewed Haugen, who confirmed, "There's only one Ugly Naked Guy, man, and that was me." He loved portraying the character, calling it "the best time" of his life, and says that he kept his role "mellow" because the studio wanted to keep viewers guessing about his identity.

While he didn't return for the recent reunion special of "Friends," he expressed interest in playing Ugly Naked Guy again. "Maybe we can create a buzz and get everybody back together," he said during his interview with Van Luling. Only time will tell if he ever actually gets the chance to reprise the role, though.