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David Schwimmer Biography

Birth Name:David Lawrence Schwimmer

Birth Place:Astoria, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has served on the board of directors for The Rape Foundation, which helps victims of rape and campaigns for legislation to ban date-rape related drugs
Trained in acting at Northwestern University
Quote: "As an actor, the training I received was that I walk through the world as an observer of life and of people․"
Quote: "To be perfectly honest, I feel I have a duty to use my celebrity status in a positive way․"
Co-founded the Lookingglass Theatre Company
Well known for his role in the series "Friends․"
Turned down the lead role in the film "Men in Black․"
Was in contention for a lead role in the film "Chasing Amy․"

Awards

1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1995Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series: nominated
1996Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Series: nominated
1997Razzie Award-Worst New Star: nominated
1999Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Comedy/Romance: nominated
2000Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2000OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2001Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Direction in a Comedy Series: nominated
2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006TV Land Award-Most Memorable Kiss: nominated
2007Douglas Hickox Award-: nominated
2007TV Land Award-Break Up That Was So Bad It Was Good: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2011Grand Special Prize-: nominated
2013BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
2019INOCA TV-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded): nominated
2025Blimp Award-Favorite Male TV Star (Family): nominated