sign in

david schwimmer

   biographynewsmovies & tvforumfansites
Bookmark and Share
 
David Schwimmer as Ross Gellar on "Friends"
David Schwimmer as Ross Gellar on "Friends" - © NBC
In the debut season (1994-95) of "Friends," David Schwimmer's performance as Ross Gellar, a sensitive, hopeless romantic, earned him an Emmy Award nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Born in New York and raised in Los Angeles, David Schwimmer was encouraged by a high school instructor to attend a summer program in acting at Northwestern University.  Inspired by that experience, David Schwimmer returned to Northwestern where he received a bachelor's degree in speech/theatre.  In 1988, along with seven other Northwestern graduates, David Schwimmer co-founded Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company, an ensemble of actors, writers, directors and designers now 20 members strong, dedicated to creating vibrant new works for the American stage.

David Schwimmer's stage acting credits with Lookingglass include Dostoyevsky's "The Idiot," as well as "The Master and Margarita," "Arabian Nights," "In the Eye of the Beholder," "West," "Of One Blood" and "The Odyssey."  In addition, David Schwimmer starred in the premieres of Roger Kumble's "D Girl" in Los Angeles and Warren Leight's "Glimmer Brothers" in Williamstown.

David Schwimmer's stage directing credits include his adaptation of "The Jungle," by Upton Sinclair, which received six Joseph Jefferson Awards; "The Serpent"; and "Alice in Wonderland," which toured the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.  David Schwimmer also directed the feature film "Since You've Been Gone" and continues to direct episodes of "Friends."

David Schwimmer appeared in Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers," which was based on a book by World War II historian Stephen Ambrose about an Army rifle company that parachuted into France on D-Day.  David Schwimmer also had a role in "It's the Rage," with Gary Sinise, Giovanni Ribisi, Joan Allen and Andre Braugher.

David Schwimmer's other film credits include "Picking Up the Pieces," "Six Days Seven Nights," "Apt Pupil," "Kissing a Fool," "The Pallbearer," "Crossing the Bridge" and the critically acclaimed HBO film "Breast Men." David Schwimmer's other television credits include "NYPD Blue," "Monty," "L.A. Law" and "The Wonder Years."

David Schwimmer works with the Rape Treatment Center of Santa Monica.  In his free time, David Schwimmer plays various sports and enjoys a friendly game of poker. David Schwimmer has residences in Los Angeles and Chicago.






DAVID SCHWIMMER: FACTS

How tall is David Schwimmer? How old is David Schwimmer? Where was David Schwimmer born? Where does David Schwimmer live? Find out here.

Age: 43 years old
Birthday: November 2, 1966
Height: 6' 1"
Full Name / Real Name: David Larry Schwimmer
Birthplace: Astoria, NY
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL



DAVID SCHWIMMER: NEWS


David Schwimmer as Ross Gellar on "Friends"NBC Breezes into November SweepsHighlights include an all-new DreamWorks animated special "Merry Madagascar," the special "The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?" and many guest stars, including Elisabeth Moss, Tim Gunn, Jerry Stiller, Megan Mullally, Erika Christensen, Elisabeth Rohm, Rod Woodson, Jeff Dunham, John Laroquette, Jayma Mays, Jimmy Fallon and Christine Lahti. Read more...

 
 
 
 
DAVID SCHWIMMER: TWEETS

Greetings from Crisler Arena. Michigan and Houston Baptist are about to tip off. Sadly, no David Schwimmer or Clive Owen sightings
less than an hour ago
@edsuh Did you see his first one (the episode with David Schwimmer)?
1 hour ago
Get bent @pjwallace you look like David schwimmer and ur scared of a happy hour tonight
9 hours ago
Channel hopping at breakfast this morning, and spotted David Schwimmer in The Wonder Years. First Tv appearance??
12 hours ago
@BrownSugarVi Two guest spots on "30 Rock." They referenced his role in the David Schwimmer/Greenzo show with the "whale" joke.
17 hours ago
David Schwimmer is much more the person then some on here will EVER be! *Yes I am talking to you too @chelsealately *
22 hours ago
@RobM67 I watched every ep of The Wonder Years in a year. Thanks, ITV3. It featured David Schwimmer out of off of Friends! He looked silly.
22 hours ago
@chelsealately 'Scuse me David Schwimmer is directing a movie, I guess you cant handle the fact that your'e the one @home watching your THS.
22 hours ago
David Schwimmer is shooting a movie with Clive Owen in Plymouth. I might walk downtown after the kids are in bed to check it out.
22 hours ago
@RdGood HE WASSSSSSSS ?! I LOVE ME SOME DAVID SCHWIMMER
23 hours ago
Saw David Schwimmer just now in Plymouth. He was wearing a parka like it was thirty below out.
23 hours ago
@TalieBev Thanks. Happy to be David Schwimmer if I have access to his bank account...
1 day ago
@davidschneider Watching "Knowing Me Knowing You" & you just came on as Tony le Mesmer and my boyfriend said "Oh it's him.David Schwimmer"!
1 day ago
@aplusk Haha I Like it!the one at 1:33 looks like David Schwimmer..You should do more like this one
1 day ago
I'm looking forDavid Schwimmer nude pictures.
1 day ago
I think Maddie is going back downtown Plymouth for a glimpse of David Schwimmer. Cool to have a movie filmed in your town.
1 day ago