Biography
Who is David Schwimmer?
Early life and education
David Schwimmer Lawrence Schwimmer was born on November 2, 1966, in Flushing, New York, to attorneys Arthur and Arlene Coleman-Schwimmer. He grew up with a sister named Ellie. His family later relocated to Los Angeles, where he attended Beverly Hills High School. During his school years, he participated in stage productions and a Shakespeare workshop with actor Sir Ian McKellen. After graduating from high school in 1984, he attended Northwestern University to study theater and speech.
Following his graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988, David helped co-found the Lookingglass Theatre Company in Chicago. He also trained in clowning under Philippe Gaulier. His early theatrical background laid the foundation for a diverse career in television, film, and stage work across the United States and the United Kingdom.
Breakthrough on television
David made his television film debut in A Deadly Silence in 1989 and appeared in various guest roles on programs such as L.A. Law, The Wonder Years, and NYPD Blue. He also landed a regular role in the short-lived sitcom Monty. His career reached a major turning point in 1994 when he was cast as paleontologist Ross Geller in the NBC comedy series Friends.
Friends became a big global hit, running for ten seasons until 2004. David received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1995 for his work on the show. In addition to acting in many episodes, he also directed several installments of the series during its run.
Film and stage career
While starring in Friends, David took on his first leading film role in the romantic comedy The Pallbearer in 1996. He subsequently appeared in several films throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, including Kissing a Fool, Six Days, Seven Nights, Apt Pupil, and Duane Hopwood. He also provided the voice for Melman the giraffe in the animated Madagascar film franchise.
David expanded his stage career by making his West End debut in Some Girl(s) in 2005 and his Broadway debut in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial in 2006. He also moved behind the camera to direct his first feature film, the comedy Run Fatboy Run, which was released in 2007. Later, he portrayed lawyer Robert Kardashian in the 2016 television miniseries The People v. O. J. Simpson, earning another Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
Birthday and age
David Schwimmer was born on November 2, 1966, which makes David 60 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. David shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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