David Schwimmer

  • 09 June 2004

Date of birth

2nd November, 1966

Occupation

Actor

Sex

Male

Height

1.85

Warrant For David Schwimmer Lookalike Charged With Theft After Court Absence

By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 19 December 2018

David Schwimmer

Yes - the 'Ross from Friends' guy suspected of theft has returned to the news!

One of the most brilliantly bizarre viral news stories of 2018 has made a re-emergence, with news that the ‘Ross from Friends’ look-alike charged with theft has had a warrant issued for his arrest after he failed to attend court.

So, if you don’t remember this from the first time around: an appeal by Lancashire Police over social media went viral three months ago after they posted an image of a man they suspected of committing theft leaving a restaurant in Blackpool, and then later leaving a corner shop holding a case of beer. Immediately, Twitter users pointed out the likeness to David Schwimmer's character Ross Geller in the popular American sitcom ‘Friends’.

Even better, choosing to respond to all the jokes posted online, Schwimmer himself posted a video showing him glancing at a camera as he walked through a convenience store clutching cans of beer.

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David Schwimmer Lookalike Wanted For Theft Questioning In Blackpool

By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 24 October 2018

David Schwimmer

Lancashire constabulary posted a CCTV picture on Facebook of a suspect who bears a striking resemblance to Ross from 'Friends' - cue internet hilarity!

Police in Blackpool have been deluged with snarky social media comments after they put out an appeal for an alleged thief who resembled ‘Friends’ star David Schwimmer.

Authorities posted a picture on Facebook of a suspect they wanted information on, showing the individual leaving a restaurant holding what looks like a crate of cans.

Noticing that the man bore a striking likeness to American actor Schwimmer, who played the character Ross in legendary Nineties sitcom ‘Friends’, people quickly piled in below the line to crack jokes about it.

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Kathleen Turner Says She Wasn't Made To Feel Welcome On The Set Of Friends

By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 August 2018

Kathleen Turner Matthew Perry Jennifer Aniston Courteney Cox Lisa Kudrow David Schwimmer Matt Le Blanc

The Hollywood film star played Chandler Bing's dad, Helena Handbasket, in the hit sitcom

One of the most iconic sitcoms of recent times came to an end a staggering 14 years ago as worldwide fans said goodbye to six FRIENDS and a whole host of other wondrful ancillary characters. However, it seems one actress who joined the cast on a recurring basis did not have the most friendliest time.

Image caption Lisa Kudrow let slip about a secret ‘Friends’ reunion

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'Friends' Fans Make Ross Geller A Hilarious Rate My Professor Page

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 December 2016

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Professor Geller scores well on overall quality, but not so well for hotness.

Imagine if Ross Geller was your actual university professor?

Well some ‘Friends’ fans have clearly been dreaming about being taught by Dr Geller and they’ve gone so far as to make a ‘Rate My Professor’ page for the fictional palaeontologist, with over 200 'students' leaving reviews.

Ross Geller was played by David Schwimmer

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David Schwimmer and Zoe Beckman seen on the red carpet at the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater Los Angeles, California, United States - Monday 19th September 2016

The Identity Of Ugly Naked Guy From 'Friends' Has Finally Been Revealed

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 June 2016

David Schwimmer Jennifer Aniston Matt Le Blanc Matthew Perry Courteney Cox Lisa Kudrow

No it was not Michael Hagerty, he played superintendent Mr Treeger.

A great TV mystery has finally been solved, as the man who was known to millions of ‘Friends’ viewers as Ugly Naked Guy has finally revealed himself (no, not in that way). After a year long search, Todd Van Luling from The Huffington Post tracked down the man whose face we never saw and confirmed his identity as actor Jon Haugen.

We finally figured out the identity of #UglyNakedGuy from "Friends" https://t.co/fAIr4wZKtU pic.twitter.com/vdCHzFxGK3

— HuffPostEnt (@HuffPostEnt) June 1, 2016

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'Friends' Will Be There For You In 2016 Comeback Episode

By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 January 2016

Jennifer Aniston David Schwimmer Lisa Kudrow Courteney Cox Matt Le Blanc

We're not joking. 'Friends' is coming back for one more episode.

It's finally confirmed. If you thought you would never see the cast of 'Friends' on screen again, you're in for a very pleasant surprise. For a one-off event, all the actors will re-unite on NBC for a two-hour long special episode 12 years after the network aired the very last episode.

lang="en">There's a Friends cast reunion happening on NBC! Get the details: https://t.co/LjEMljIpjm pic.twitter.com/KxprPlow2G

— E! Online (@eonline) January 13, 2016

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Former 'Friends' Star David Schwimmer Set For New Channel 4 Sitcom

By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2015

David Schwimmer Julia Davis Friends Matt Le Blanc

He'll be returning in 2016 in the new British sitcom 'Morning Has Broken', about a failing daytime TV show.

British fans of ‘Friends’ trying to get their heads round the fact that their beloved sitcom ended over 10 years ago will be pleased to hear that David Schwimmer will be returning to Channel 4 for a new comedy series in 2016.

Schwimmer, who played Ross Geller in ten series of ‘Friends’ between 1994 and 2004, will be starring in a six-part series called ‘Morning Has Broken’. Created by Julia Davis, he’ll be playing the part of an American TV producer brought in to rescue a failing British daytime TV show that features Gail Sinclair, a self-styled ‘queen of daytime’ played by Davis herself.

Image caption David Schwimmer will be making a return to British TV screens in 'Morning Has Broken'

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‘Friends’ Set To Be Rebuilt In London For Festival Celebrating Sitcom

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 August 2015

Jennifer Aniston Courteney Cox Lisa Kudrow Matt Le Blanc Matthew Perry David Schwimmer

Over a decade since it ended ‘Friends’ is still as popular as ever.

London-based ‘Friends’ fans are in for a special treat next month as four-day festival celebrating the sitcom hits the capital. 'FriendsFest', which will take place at Brick Lane’s Boiler House will run from Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th September and include original props and replica sets from the series.

Courteney Cox starred as Monica Gellar in the 90s sitcom.

The festival will feature a full scale replica of Monica’s apartment as well as a Central Perk themed cafe which will include its very own orange sofa for fans to get their groups photos on. There will also be a pop-up hair salon were you can go right back to the 90s with a Rachel Green inspired blow-dry

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David Schwimmer and Cannes Film Festival Friday 18th May 2012 leaving a photocall for 'Madagascar 3' during the 65th annual Cannes Film Festival

David Schwimmer Monday 24th March 2008 Los Angeles Premiere of 'Run Fatboy Run' held at the Arclight Theatres - Arrivals Los Angeles, California USA