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- Born: November 2nd, 1966
- Birthplace: Astoria, Queens, New York
- Full name: David Lawrence Schwimmer
- Height: 6'1"
- Co founder of: the Looking Glass Theater Company
- Emmy: 1 nomination
- Graduated from: Northwestern University
- Notable role: "Dr. Ross Geller" Friends
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David Schwimmer is an Emmy nominated actor and director. In 2004, his career took off when he accepted the role of Ross Gellar in the successful sitcom Friends. The role of Gellar was written especially for him by the creators of the show. Friends proved to be extremely popular and lasted 10 seasons. Schwimmer was a part of the show from beginning to end. His role earned him an Emmy nomination, making him the first cast member to receive that nomination.
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Other Work
In 1989, Schwimmer made his film debut in the made for television movie A Deadly Silence in which he played a murderer. From 1991 - 1992, Schwimmer appeared on four episodes of The Wonder Years as the hippie fiancee of Olivia d'Abo. In 2001, Schwimmer also appeared in the mini-series Band of Brothers, as Capt. Herbert Sobel. In 2008, he stars in Nothing But the Truth and provides the voice of Melman, the giraffe, in the animated film Madagascar Escape 2 Africa.David Schwimmer Quotes
"It's a job - someone's gotta kiss Jennifer Aniston. The reality is, Jennifer and I can do our job well because we truly are friends. But when the day's over, she goes home to her boyfriend and I go home to a magazine."Friend's Cafe: David Schwimmer Facts"It's really important to me not to be known as Ross when I'm 60."Friend's Cafe: David Schwimmer Facts
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David Schwimmer Questions
Whats David Carusos race? 3 AnswersHe as born in Queens, New York. His father was of Italian descent;his mother was of Irish descent. read more
Where can I find the death photo of David Carradine? 4 AnswersI don't really know how appropriate this question is, Anjrued. His family is "outraged" over the photo. However, it's already "out there" I guess and part of o... read more
When did Wanda Sykes get married to David Hall 1 AnswerWell Yahoo! biography says she was married to David Hall 1991-1998. She got married again in 2008 to her female partner of 2 years. read more
What do you believe David Blaines most daring trick was and why? 2 AnswersI'd say the one where he's in a block of ice. A lot of the others are blatantly fakeable, but you can't fake being in a block of ice very easily. So I'd call th... read more -
David Schwimmer Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1966: Born on November 2
- 1991-1992: The Wonder Years
- 1992-1993: L.A. Law
- 1993: NYPD Blue
- 1993: Blossom
- 1994-2004: Friends
- 1998: Apt Pupil
- 2001: Band of Brothers
- 2005: Madagascar
- 2008: Madagascar 2
- 2008: Nothing But the Truth
- 2008: Madagascar: The Crate Escape




