David Schwimmer
David Lawrence Schwimmer (born November 2, 1966[1]) is an American actor. He played Ross Geller, one of the six main characters in the television sitcom Friends.
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 Schwimmer in 2010 | |
| Born | David Lawrence Schwimmer November 2, 1966 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Beverly Hills High School |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actor, director, producer, |
| Years active | 1988 – present |
Notable work | Ross Geller in Friends |
| Spouse(s) | Zoe Buckman (m. 2010) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
Schwimmer was born in Flushing, Queens, New York, to Arthur Schwimmer and Arlene Colman.[1] He then lived in Valley Stream, Long Island, until he was two years old. He was raised in Los Angeles, California, where he attended Beverly Hills High School.[1]
He attended Northwestern University’s summer “Cherub” program (the National High School Institute) in 1983. He later enrolled at the university as a theater student. In 1988, along with seven other Northwestern graduates, he co-founded Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company.
Personal life
Schwimmer married Zoe Buckman in June 2010. He has a daughter Cleo Buckman Schwimmer. He lives in Los Angeles, California, New York City, New York, and in Chicago, Illinois.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Flight of the Intruder | Duty Officer | Film debut |
| 1992 | Crossing the Bridge | John Anderson | |
| 1993 | Cannibal! The Musical | Frank Miller | |
| Twenty Bucks | Neil Campbell | ||
| The Pitch | Vinnie | Short film | |
| The Waiter | Evil Waiter | Short film | |
| 1994 | Wolf | Cop | |
| 1995 | The Party Favor | Unknown | Short film |
| 1996 | The Pallbearer | Tom Thompson | |
| 1998 | Kissing a Fool | Max Abbitt | Also executive producer |
| Six Days Seven Nights | Frank Martin | ||
| Apt Pupil | Edward French | ||
| The Thin Pink Line | Kelly Goodish/J.T. | ||
| 1999 | All the Rage | Chris | |
| 2000 | Love & Sex | Jehovah's Witness | Uncredited |
| Picking Up the Pieces | Father Leo Jerome | ||
| 2001 | Hotel | Jonathan Danderfine | |
| 2003 | Great Family | Tony Adams | |
| 2005 | Duane Hopwood | Duane Hopwood | |
| Madagascar | Melman (voice) | ||
| 2006 | Big Nothing | Charlie | |
| 2007 | Run, Fatboy, Run | Man Holding Dennis a Beer During Race | Uncredited |
| 2008 | Nothing But the Truth | Ray Armstrong | |
| Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Melman (voice) | ||
| 2012 | John Carter | Young Thark Warrior | |
| Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Melman (voice) | ||
| The Iceman | Josh Rosenthal | ||
| 2013 | Madly Madagascar | Melman (voice) | Short film |
| 2019 | The Laundromat | Matthew Quirk |
References
- "Hello Magazine Profile — David Schwimmer". Hello!. Hello Ltd. Retrieved January 16, 2009.
