David Schwimmer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
David Schwimmmer
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David Schwimmer in 2010
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David Lawrence Schwimmer
November 2, 1966 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Beverly Hills High School |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1988 – present |
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Notable work
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Ross Geller in Friends |
| Home town | Los Angeles, California |
| Spouse(s) |
Zoe Buckman (m. 2010)
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| Children | Cleo Schwimmer George Schwimmer |
David Lawrence Schwimmer (born November 2, 1966) is an American actor. He played Ross Geller, one of the six main characters in the television sitcom Friends.
Early life
Schwimmer was born in Flushing, Queens, New York, to Arthur Schwimmer and Arlene Colman. 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.
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 2 children: a daughter Cleo Buckman Schwimmer and a son George David Schwimmer. He lives in Los Angeles, California, New York City, New York, and in Chicago, Illinois.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Flight of the Intruder | Duty Officer | Film debut |
| 1992 | Crossing the Bridge | John Anderson | |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks | Neil Campbell | |
| The Waiter | Evil Waiter | Short film | |
| The Pitch | Vinnie | 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 |
Images for kids
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Schwimmer at the London premiere of Madagascar, 2005
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Schwimmer in 2007 at the premiere for Run Fatboy Run, a movie that he directed
