David Schwimmer biography
David Schwimmer is an American actor (born 1966), born on 2 November 1966 in Flushing.
David Schwimmer's screen career began in 1988 with Biloxi Blues.
David Schwimmer has appeared in 45 films and 89 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are Junk (2024), Friends: The Reunion (2021), The Laundromat (2019).
David Schwimmer is best known for Madagascar.
- Born
- 2 November 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Flushing
- Work
- Television actor, Film actor, Film director, Film producer, Voice actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1989 to present
- Known for
- Madagascar
David Schwimmer filmography
45 films and 89 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Junk | Martin | ||
| 2021 | Friends: The Reunion | English | ||
| 2019 | The Laundromat | Matthew Quirk | ||
| 2014 | Irreversible | Director/executive producer; television film | ||
| 2014 | Growing Up Fisher | Director/executive producer; episode: "Pilot" | ||
| 2013 | Madly Madagascar | Melman (voice) | Short film | |
| 2012 | John Carter | Young Thark Warrior | ||
| 2012 | The Iceman | Josh Rosenthal | ||
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Melman (voice) | ||
| 2010 | Trust | Director | ||
| 2008 | Nothing but the Truth | Ray Armstrong | ||
| 2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Melman (voice) | ||
| 2008 | Little Britain USA | Director; 6 episodes | ||
| 2008 | Fly Like Mercury | Executive producer | ||
| 2007 | Run, Fatboy, Run | Man Handing Dennis a Beer During Race | Uncredited; also director | |
| 2006 | Big Nothing | Charlie | ||
| 2005 | Duane Hopwood | Duane Hopwood | ||
| 2005 | New Car Smell | Director; television film | ||
| 2005 | Madagascar | Melman (voice) | ||
| 2004 | The Tracy Morgan Show | Director; episode: "Miracle Street" | ||
| 2004 | Nevermind Nirvana | Director/executive producer; pilot | ||
| 2004 | Joey | |||
| 2004 | Americana | Director; television film | ||
| 2003 | Humanoid | Executive producer | ||
| 2003 | Great Family | Tony Adams |
Show all 45 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Hotel | Jonathan Danderfine | ||
| 2000 | Picking Up the Pieces | Father Leo Jerome | ||
| 2000 | Love & Sex | Door to door preacher | Uncredited | |
| 1999 | It's the Rage | English | ||
| 1999 | Friends | Director; 10 episodes | ||
| 1999 | All the Rage | Chris | ||
| 1998 | Apt Pupil | Edward French | ||
| 1998 | The Thin Pink Line | Kelly Goodish/J.T. | ||
| 1998 | Six Days, Seven Nights | Frank Martin | ||
| 1998 | Kissing a Fool | Max Abbitt | Also executive producer | |
| 1996 | The Pallbearer | Tom Thompson | ||
| 1996 | Shoot the Moon | Executive producer | ||
| 1995 | The Party Favor | Unknown | Short film | |
| 1994 | Wolf | Cop | ||
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks | Neil Campbell | ||
| 1993 | The Waiter | Evil Waiter | Short film | |
| 1993 | The Pitch | Vinnie | Short film | |
| 1992 | Crossing the Bridge | John Anderson | ||
| 1991 | Flight of the Intruder | Squadron Duty Officer | ||
| 1988 | Biloxi Blues | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Goosebumps | Anthony | Main cast (season 2) | |
| 2023 | Extrapolations | Harris Goldblatt | Episode: "2047: The Fifth Question" | |
| 2023 | Captain Fall | Joel Moon (voice) | Episode: "Boner Medicine" | |
| 2020 | Intelligence | Jerry Berstein | Main cast | |
| 2019 | Mysterious Planet | Narrator | Television documentary series | |
| 2018 | Will & Grace | Noah Broader | Recurring role (season 10) | |
| 2016 | The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story | Robert Kardashian | Miniseries, main cast | |
| 2016 | Feed the Beast | Tommy Moran | Main cast | |
| 2012 | Web Therapy | Newell L. Miller | Recurring role (season 2) | |
| 2009 | Merry Madagascar | Melman (voice) | Television special | |
| 2007 | 30 Rock | Greenzo/Jared | Episode: "Greenzo" | |
| 2003 | The One in Barbados (Part II) | English | ||
| 2003 | The One in Barbados (Part I) | English | ||
| 2002 | The One Where Rachel Has a Baby (Part II) | English | ||
| 2002 | The One with Joey's Interview | English | ||
| 2001 | The One with the Rumor | English | ||
| 2001 | The One with Rachel's Date | English | ||
| 2001 | The One After I Do | English | ||
| 2001 | Uprising | Yitzhak Zuckerman | TV movie | |
| 2001 | Band of Brothers | Captain Herbert M. Sobel | Miniseries, main cast (episodes 1, 4, and 10) | |
| 2000 | The One with the Holiday Armadillo | English | ||
| 2000 | The One Where Chandler Doesn't Like Dogs | English | ||
| 2000 | The One with Ross's Library Book | English | ||
| 2000 | The One with the Nap Partners | English | ||
| 2000 | The One with the Apothecary Table | English |
Show all 89 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The One After Vegas | English | ||
| 1999 | The One in Vegas (Part II) | English | ||
| 1999 | The One in Vegas (Part I) | English | ||
| 1999 | The One with the Ride-Along | English | ||
| 1999 | The One Where Ross Can't Flirt | English | ||
| 1999 | The One Where Rachel Smokes | English | ||
| 1999 | The One with the Cop | English | ||
| 1999 | The One with The Girl Who Hits Joey | English | ||
| 1999 | The One Where Everybody Finds Out | English | ||
| 1998 | The One with All the Thanksgivings | English | ||
| 1998 | The One with the Yeti | English | ||
| 1998 | The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS | English | ||
| 1998 | The One Hundredth | English | ||
| 1998 | The One After Ross Says Rachel | English | ||
| 1998 | The One with the Invitation | English | ||
| 1998 | The One with the Embryos | English | ||
| 1998 | Since You've Been Gone | Robert S. Levitt | TV movie | |
| 1997 | The One with Joey's New Girlfriend | English | ||
| 1997 | The One with the Morning After | English | ||
| 1997 | The One with Phoebe's Ex-Partner | English | ||
| 1997 | Breast Men | Dr. Kevin Saunders | TV movie | |
| 1996 | The One with the Jam | English | ||
| 1996 | The One Where No One's Ready | English | ||
| 1996 | The One with the Princess Leia Fantasy | English | ||
| 1996 | The One Where Dr. Ramoray Dies | English | ||
| 1996 | The One with the Prom Video | English | ||
| 1996 | The One with the Lesbian Wedding | English | ||
| 1996 | ER | Dr. Karubian (voice) | Episode: "Doctor Carter, I Presume"; Uncredited | |
| 1995 | The One with Phoebe's Husband | English | ||
| 1995 | The One Where Heckles Dies | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Breast Milk | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Ross's New Girlfriend | English | ||
| 1995 | The One Where Rachel Finds Out | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Birth | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Ick Factor | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Fake Monica | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Evil Orthodontist | English | ||
| 1995 | The One Where the Monkey Gets Away | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with All the Poker | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Two Parts, Part Two | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Two Parts, Part One | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Stoned Guy | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Candy Hearts | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Boobies | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with the Dozen Lasagnas | English | ||
| 1995 | The One with Mrs. Bing | English | ||
| 1995 | The Single Guy | Ross Geller | Episode: "Neighbors"; uncredited | |
| 1994 | The One with the Monkey | English | ||
| 1994 | The One Where Underdog Gets Away | English | ||
| 1994 | The One Where Nana Dies Twice | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the Blackout | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the Butt | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the East German Laundry Detergent | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with George Stephanopoulos | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the Thumb | English | ||
| 1994 | The One with the Sonogram at the End | English | ||
| 1994 | The Pilot | English | ||
| 1994 | Monty | Greg Richardson | Main cast | |
| 1994 | Friends | Ross Geller | ||
| 1993 | NYPD Blue | Josh '4B' Goldstein | 4 episodes | |
| 1993 | Blossom | Sonny Catalano | 2 episodes | |
| 1992 | L.A. Law | City Attorney Dana Romney | Recurring role (season 7) | |
| 1991 | The Wonder Years | Michael | 4 episodes (seasons 4 to 5) | |
| 1989 | A Deadly Silence | Rob Cuccio | TV movie |