Date of Birth: November 2, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
David Schwimmer is an American actor, director, and producer, best known for his role as Ross Geller on the iconic television sitcom “Friends.” Born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles, Schwimmer discovered his passion for acting at a young age and pursued it fervently. He attended Northwestern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and speech. After college, he co-founded the Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago, which allowed him to hone his skills both on stage and behind the scenes. Schwimmer’s big break came in 1994 when he was cast as Ross Geller, a paleontologist with a complicated love life, in “Friends.” The show became a cultural phenomenon, running for ten seasons and earning Schwimmer critical acclaim and worldwide fame. Post-“Friends,” Schwimmer took on a variety of roles in film, television, and theater. He directed several episodes of “Friends” and other TV series, and made his feature film directorial debut with “Run Fatboy Run” in 2007. In addition to his acting and directing career, Schwimmer has been involved in various charitable endeavors, particularly those combating child abuse. He is a board member of the Rape Treatment Center in Santa Monica.
5 Interesting Facts about David Schwimmer
1. David Schwimmer co-founded the Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago in 1988.
2. He directed the critically acclaimed TV movie “Trust” in 2010, which deals with the topic of online sexual predators.
3. Schwimmer has voiced the character Melman the Giraffe in the “Madagascar” animated film series.
4. He made his Broadway debut in the play “The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial” in 2006.
5. Schwimmer has appeared in several high-profile TV dramas, including “Band of Brothers” and “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson,” where he played Robert Kardashian.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Schwimmer
1. “To be perfectly honest, I feel I have a duty to use my celebrity status in a positive way.”
2. “I like to challenge myself. I like to learn, so I like to try new things and try to keep growing.”
3. “The biggest effect ‘Friends’ had on me was that I studied the way people interact. I was fascinated by the way people related to one another.”
4. “For me, acting is about the art of it and the craft of it.”
5. “What I love about theater is that it’s so immediate, and the response is immediate. You know right away if you’re doing a good job or not.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
David Schwimmer’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $100 million.
Children
David Schwimmer has one daughter, Cleo Buckman Schwimmer, born in 2011, with his ex-wife, Zoe Buckman.
Relevant Links
1. [David Schwimmer IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001710/
2. [David Schwimmer Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Schwimmer
3. [Friends TV Show Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends
4. [Lookingglass Theatre Company](https://lookingglasstheatre.org/
