Actor
David Schwimmer
- Born: 2 November 1966, Queens, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $100 million
David Schwimmer is an American actor and director best known for his role as Ross Geller on the iconic television series 'Friends.' He has also appeared in notable films such as 'Apt Pupil' and 'Picking Up the Pieces.' Schwimmer is recognized for his…
David Schwimmer: best films and shows
About David Schwimmer
David Schwimmer is an American actor and director best known for his role as Ross Geller on the iconic television series 'Friends.' He has also appeared in notable films such as 'Apt Pupil' and 'Picking Up the Pieces.' Schwimmer is recognized for his distinctive voice and comedic timing, earning a reputation as a versatile performer in both comedy and drama.
- Born
- 2 November 1966, Queens, New York, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Spouses
- Zoe Buckman (2010-2017)
- Children
- 1 daughter named Cleo Buckman Schwimmer
- Parents
- Arthur Schwimmer, Doris Schwimmer
- Estimated net worth
- $100 million
Fun facts about David Schwimmer
- David Schwimmer directed several episodes of 'Friends' and also worked on the acclaimed series 'American Crime Story.'
- He provided the voice for the character Melman in the 'Madagascar' animated film series.
Famous David Schwimmer quotes
“We were on a break!”
“I just want to be a part of something that matters.”
“I'm not a doctor, I'm a paleontologist!”
David Schwimmer: coming up
- A Sprinkle of History (Movie, Bill Rosenberg)24 December 2027
Credits and dates: TMDB.
David Schwimmer filmography
Cast (84)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | A Sprinkle of History Movie | Bill Rosenberg | |
| 2026 | Band of Brothers: Legacy Movie | Self | 8.6 |
| 2025 | Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy Movie | Self (archive footage) | 7.8 |
| 2025 | Goosebumps: The Vanishing TV | Anthony Brewer | 6.9 |
| 2024 | Junk Movie | Martin Solomon | 10.0 |
| 2023 | Captain Fall TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
| 2023 | Extrapolations TV | Harris Goldblatt | 6.1 |
| 2022 | David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count Movie | Self | 10.0 |
| 2022 | The Fringe, Fame and Me Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | Friends: The Reunion Movie | Self | 7.8 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Intelligence TV | Jerry | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Mysterious Planet TV | Narrator | 7.0 |
| 2019 | The Laundromat Movie | Matthew Quirk | 6.0 |
| 2019 | Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary Movie | Ross Geller | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan TV | Self | 5.7 |
| 2018 | The Big Narstie Show TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 2018 | The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer TV | Self - Guest | 7.0 |
| 2018 | That's Harassment Movie | Boss | 10.0 |
| 2017 | Will & Grace TV | Noah | 7.5 |
| 2016 | Feed the Beast TV | Tommy Moran | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows Movie | Self | 4.0 |
| 2016 | American Crime Story TV | Robert Kardashian | 7.6 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | Self | 7.8 |
| 2013 | Madly Madagascar Movie | Melman (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Dreamworks: Holiday Classics Movie | Melman (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2012 | The Iceman Movie | Josh Rosenthal | 6.6 |
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Movie | Melman (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2012 | National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie Movie | Self (uncredited) | 2.2 |
| 2012 | John Carter Movie | Young Thark Warrior | 6.4 |
| 2011 | Web Therapy TV | Newell L. Miller | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Episodes TV | David Schwimmer | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Come Fly with Me TV | Himself | 7.0 |
| 2009 | Merry Madagascar Movie | Melman (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2009 | CBeebies Bedtime Stories TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 2008 | Nothing But the Truth Movie | Ray Armstrong | 6.9 |
| 2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Movie | Melman (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2007 | Run Fatboy Run Movie | Man with Beer (uncredited) | 6.2 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self - Guest | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Big Nothing Movie | Charlie | 6.5 |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Greenzo / Jared | 7.5 |
| 2005 | The Reichen Show TV | Self | 4.8 |
| 2005 | Duane Hopwood Movie | Duane Hopwood | 5.9 |
| 2005 | Madagascar Movie | Melman (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Entourage TV | David Schwimmer | 7.4 |
| 2003 | Celebrity Poker Showdown TV | Self | 7.5 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2002 | NBC 75th Anniversary Special Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2001 | Uprising Movie | Icchak 'Antek' Cukierman | 6.5 |
| 2001 | Uprising TV | Icchak 'Antek' Cukierman | 5.5 |
| 2001 | Hotel Movie | Jonathan Danderfine | 3.4 |
| 2001 | Band of Brothers TV | Herbert M. Sobel | 8.6 |
| 2001 | The Making of 'Band of Brothers' Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | David Schwimmer | 8.1 |
| 2000 | It's the Rage Movie | Chris | 5.5 |
| 2000 | Picking Up the Pieces Movie | Father Leo Jerome | 4.3 |
| 2000 | Love & Sex Movie | Jehovah's Witness | 6.2 |
| 1998 | Apt Pupil Movie | Edward French | 6.5 |
| 1998 | The Thin Pink Line Movie | Kelly Goodich / J.T. | 4.7 |
| 1998 | Six Days Seven Nights Movie | Frank Martin | 6.1 |
| 1998 | Since You've Been Gone Movie | Robert S. Levitt | 4.7 |
| 1998 | Kissing a Fool Movie | Max Abbitt | 5.5 |
| 1997 | Breast Men Movie | Dr. Kevin Saunders | 5.3 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life Movie | Self | 7.2 |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | Self (archive footage) | 8.1 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | The Pallbearer Movie | Tom Thompson | 5.0 |
| 1995 | The Single Guy TV | Ross Geller | 5.8 |
| 1994 | Friends TV | Ross Geller | 8.4 |
| 1994 | Wolf Movie | Cop | 6.1 |
| 1994 | Monty TV | Greg Richardson | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks Movie | Neil Campbell | 5.7 |
| 1993 | The Waiter Movie | Evil Waiter | 4.5 |
| 1992 | Crossing the Bridge Movie | John Anderson | 5.7 |
| 1991 | Flight of the Intruder Movie | Duty Officer | 5.8 |
| 1989 | A Deadly Silence Movie | Rob Cuccio | 6.2 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1988 | The Wonder Years TV | Michael | 8.3 |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | Dana Romney | 7.0 |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | City Attorney Dana Romney | 7.0 |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
Crew (14)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Friends: The Reunion Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 7.8 |
| 2020 | Intelligence TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2018 | National Theatre Live: LOVE Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.4 |
| 2018 | That's Harassment Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 10.0 |
| 2014 | Growing Up Fisher TV | Director · Directing | 6.4 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Trust Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2010 | Trust Movie | Producer · Production | 6.6 |
| 2008 | Little Britain USA TV | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2007 | Run Fatboy Run Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2005 | New Car Smell Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2004 | Joey TV | Director · Directing | 6.3 |
| 1998 | Since You've Been Gone Movie | Director · Directing | 4.7 |
| 1998 | Kissing a Fool Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.5 |
| 1994 | Friends TV | Director · Directing | 8.4 |
Latest releases
- Band of Brothers: Legacy2026 / TMDB 8.6
- Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy2025 / TMDB 7.8
- Junk2024 / TMDB 10.0
- David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count2022 / TMDB 10.0
- The Fringe, Fame and Me2022
- Friends: The Reunion2021 / TMDB 7.8
Questions about David Schwimmer
What are some of David Schwimmer's most famous roles?
David Schwimmer is most famous for his role as Ross Geller on 'Friends' and as Robert Kardashian in 'American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.'
Has David Schwimmer won any awards?
David Schwimmer has received several nominations, including Primetime Emmy nominations, but he has not won an Academy Award.
What was David Schwimmer's first film?
David Schwimmer's first film role was in 'Apt Pupil' in 1998, where he played the character Edward French.
What are David Schwimmer's most successful films?
Some of David Schwimmer's most successful films include 'Apt Pupil,' 'Picking Up the Pieces,' and the 'Madagascar' series.
Is David Schwimmer married?
David Schwimmer was married to Zoe Buckman from 2010 until their separation in 2017. They have one daughter together.
What is David Schwimmer's estimated net worth?
David Schwimmer's estimated net worth is around $100 million, largely due to his successful acting career and directing projects.
What notable TV series has David Schwimmer directed?
David Schwimmer has directed episodes of 'Friends' and more recently directed multiple episodes of 'American Crime Story.'
What is a defining characteristic of David Schwimmer's acting style?
David Schwimmer is known for his expressive voice and ability to convey both humor and emotion, making his characters relatable and memorable.