David Schwimmer is known to most viewers.on the role of Ross Geller in the most popular TV series "Friends". Already in this regard, he can be considered a very successful actor. Today we offer to learn more about David Schwimmer's professional successes, as well as about his biography and personal life.
Childhood
David Schwimmer was born on November 2, 1966 in the American city of New York. His parents, Arthur and Arlene, were lawyers. Shortly after the birth of their son, they moved to Los Angeles.
David began to show the actor's craft from an early age. So, while studying at a school in Beverly Hills, he took an active part in various productions and performances.
Youth and the beginning of a career
Having firmly decided to become an actor, Schwimmer enteredNorthwestern University on the Faculty of Theater. By the time he graduated, he had already gained vast experience on the stage of Chicago. Also, having received a university degree, David founded his own theater called “Luckingglass” and an association uniting actors, scriptwriters and directors.
Young Schwimmer became the director of the setperformances, and actively collaborated with television. The most memorable works of that time were “One Blood”, “West”, “Odyssey”, “Witness”, “Master and Margarita”. As for the theater "Lukingglass", the most successful of his productions were "Jungle", awarded six awards by Joseph Jefferson, as well as "Alice in Wonderland", shown during the festival in Scottish Edinburgh.
Film career
Schwimmer's television debut took place in 1989year in the movie "Deadly Silence" on the channel ABC. Then the actor got a minor role. After the debut work, Schwimmer was offered to take part in such serials as “The Wonderful Years” and the “Law of Los Angeles”, which were released in 1992.
On the big screens the actor hit the same yearstarring in the film "The Bridge". As part of this project, his partners were celebrities such as Josh Charles and Jason Gedrick. Not turned away from the actor good luck in 1993, when he was invited to participate in several more films. Films with David Schwimmer of that period include such films as “Flower”, “Hole”, “Twenty Bucks” on their list. In addition, the actor took part in the filming of several episodes of the most popular TV series "Ambulance."
Что касается первой постоянной роли, то ее Дэвид received in a 1994 serial project called "Monty". He played a guy named Greg Richardson. In the same year, the actor was offered the role of a policeman in the horror film Wolf, where Hollywood stars such as Jack Nicholson, James Spader and Michelle Pfeifer shone.
Real success
David Schwimmer, whose filmography is unthinkablewithout the most popular TV series Friends, it gained real fame in 1994. It was then that he accepted the offer to play a major role in this iconic project of NBC. The series very quickly gained popularity, at the same time making it the real stars and actors involved in it. By the way, for all of them "Friends" became the apogee of a television career and a real ticket to life.
Interestingly, the role of the paleontologist Ross Gellerwrote it under David Schwimmer. Thus, the actor did not even have to pass the casting. David Schwimmer and Courtney Cox in the TV project played siblings (Ross and Monica Geller), who constantly tease each other, remembering their children's antics. Also, along with Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green), the actor created an image of one of the most romantic and memorable television couples.
David Schwimmer, whose growth is 185centimeters, was not only the highest of all the six "friends", but also the only one who did not have a pernicious addiction to smoking. Interestingly, in the sixth season, he was joined by Courtney Cox, who decided once and for all to end this bad habit.
By the way, David Schwimmer spoke in the television series "Friends" not only as an actor. He directed 10 episodes.
Continuation of film career
In parallel with the filming of "Friends" the actor is activelyengaged in other projects. So, in 1995, he took part in the series “One Guy” and the television show “Mad Television”. Soon Schwimmer was offered a role in the super-popular comedy “Men in Black” that later became. However, David refused and chose to shoot in the comedy "Aliens funeral" by Matt Reeves. The film was released in 1996, and Gwyneth Paltrow played the main role together with Schwimmer. According to the script, the hero of David named Tom Thompson, disappointed with life, returns home, where, thanks to the warmth of his hearth and fellowship with old friends and school love, he managed to come to his senses. However, the idyll was broken by a telephone call from a stranger who asked him to attend the funeral of a classmate, whose name he did not remember at all.
The next notable film role is David Schwimmerperformed in 1998, playing a lovelace named Max in Doug Ellin’s film “Kiss the Make-up”. Then there was the adventure thriller “Six Days, Seven Nights,” by Ivan Raitman, where Anne Heche became the actor’s partner on the set.
David Schwimmer, whose filmography is prettyquickly and regularly replenished with new film works, also played the main roles in the following films: “Able student”, “Thin pink line”, “Where did you wear it?”, “Rage”.
2000s
This period is also marked by a number of brilliantDavid Schwimmer's acting and directing work. So, in 2000, he played the role of the holy father in the fantastic comedy “In pieces”. David's partners on the set were stars such as Sharon Stone and Woody Allen.
In 2001, the hero of Schwimmer was Captain Herbert Sobel in the miniseries of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks entitled Brothers in Arms.
In 2005, the audience warmly welcomed the comedydrama "Repentance" with David in the title role. This was followed by participation in the series “30 Shocks”, the thriller “Complete bummer”, the film “Nothing but the truth” and other talented works.
Personal life
The actor has always enjoyed the attention ofrepresentatives of the opposite sex. One of his most famous relationships was his novels with actress Mili Avital and singer Natalie Imbrulya. Beginning in 2007, the actor began to meet with an English photographer named Zoe Buckman, who later became his legal wife. David Schwimmer met his wife in London. At that time, Zoe was going through hard times and was forced to work as a waitress in a cafe. In 2010, the couple played a wedding, and in 2011 they had their first child, Cleo's daughter.
Interesting Facts
Despite his fame, David Schwimmer has always beenrather modest person. Just like his partner in the set of "Friends" Matt LeBlanc (Joe Tribiani), he does not tolerate annoying journalists. So, in 1996, he almost refused to continue to participate in the series because of their persistent attention. However, fortunately, the directors and colleagues managed to convince David to stay.
The actor is distinguished by active citizenship andis a well-known opponent of racism, and also opposes child abuse and fights for the protection of women's rights, in particular, advocating the prohibition of GHB drugs and Rofinol at the legislative level. In addition, Schwimmer takes an active part in the work of the Center for the Treatment of Rape Victims in Santa Monica.
