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David Schwimmer
Dark Harbor Stories, Inc.
2401 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405-3515
USA
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Dark Harbor Stories, Inc.
(Production Company)
2401 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405-3515
USA
David Schwimmer is an American actor, director, and producer, best known for his iconic role as Ross Geller on the immensely popular television series Friends. Born on November 2, 1966, in Flushing, Queens, New York, Schwimmer grew up with a passion for acting, which led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. Over the years, he has established himself as a versatile performer, with notable work in both television and film, as well as behind the camera as a director and producer.
Schwimmer’s interest in acting began at an early age, and he studied theater at Northwestern University in Illinois, where he earned a degree in 1988. After graduating, he returned to New York City to pursue acting professionally and worked in a variety of theater productions. His stage performances helped him develop his skills and build a reputation, and it wasn’t long before he transitioned to television and film.
His breakthrough role came in 1994 when he was cast as Ross Geller in Friends, a role that would define his career and make him a household name. As the sensitive, nerdy, and often socially awkward paleontologist, Ross became one of the central characters of the show. Friends quickly became a global phenomenon, running for ten seasons from 1994 to 2004. Schwimmer’s portrayal of Ross earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including a Primetime Emmy nomination. His comedic timing, chemistry with co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and Matthew Perry, and ability to balance humor with emotional depth made Ross one of the most beloved characters on television.