David Schwimmer is an American actor, comedian, producer, and director.
He gained popularity for his role as Ross Geller in the classic American sitcom Friends (1994-2004). In 1995, Schwimmer received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance. He also received seven Screen Actors Guild Award nominations along with the cast winning in 1995. Schwimmer furthered his career by acting in dramas such as the limited series Band of Brothers (2001) and The People v. O.J. Simpson (2016). For the latter, he was nominated for his second Primetime Emmy Award; this time for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series.
Schwimmer has also appeared in fellow Friends co-stars' series such as Matt LeBlanc's Episodes, and Lisa Kudrow's Web Therapy. He has also appeared in various comedy series including 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Will & Grace, and more recently he has been starring in the British sitcom Intelligence (2020).
Major associations Emmy Awards Year Category Work Result Primetime Emmy Awards1995Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesFriends2016Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or MovieAmerican Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson2021Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)Friends: The ReunionChildren's and Family Emmy Awards2025Outstanding Lead PerformerGoosebumps: The Vanishing
Screen Actors Guild Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 1996Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesFriends199920002001200220032004
Miscellaneous awards American Comedy Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 1996Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a Television SeriesFriends
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 1999Favorite Supporting Actor – Comedy/RomanceSix Days Seven Nights
British Independent Film Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 2007Douglas Hickox AwardRun Fatboy Run
Deauville Film Festival Year Category Nominated work Result 2011Grand Special PrizeTrust
Satellite Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 2002Best Supporting Actor - TelevisionBand of Brothers
TV Guide Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 2000Editor's Choice AwardFriends
TV Land Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 2006Most Memorable Kiss (shared with Jennifer Aniston)Friends2007Break Up That Was So Bad It Was Good (shared with Jennifer Aniston)
Viewers for Quality Television Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 1995Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy SeriesFriends
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