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David Schwimmer

Birth Place: Astoria, NY, USA

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BIO

Best known playing Ross on the sitcom Friends, David Schwimmer appeared on Broadway in The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial and is a member of Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre. He recently starred in their production of Our Town. He also directed the Off-Broadway production of Stephen Belber's Fault Lines.


David Schwimmer directed Little Britain USA for HBO and acted in the film Nothing But The Truth for Rod Lurie. He is the co-founder of Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company where he has acted in or directed many productions, including The Master and Margarita, West, Eye of the Beholder, The Odyssey, The Idiot, The Arabian Nights, and his adaptations of Studs Terkel's book RACE and Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. He starred in the Los Angeles premieres of Roger Kumble's D Girl and Turnaround, Warren Leight's Glimmer Brothers at Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Neil LaBute's Some Girl(s) in London as well as The Caine Mutiny Court Martial on Broadway. Notable television and film credits include Madagascar I & II, Duane Hopwood, Big Nothing, Band of Brothers, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Six Days Seven Nights, Apt Pupil, The Pallbearer and the series Friends, for which he received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor. His film debut as a director is the UK hit comedy Run, Fat Boy, Run, starring Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton and Hank Azaria.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons Production, 2012
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Lt. Barney Greenwald

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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
David Schwimmer and James Oh Join Lookingglass Theatre Company Board

After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025. Learn more!
Photo: GOOSEBUMPS: THE VANISHING Sets Premiere Date

The subtitle and premiere date for the Disney Branded Television series “Goosebumps: The Vanishing” has been announced in celebration of R.L. Stine’s birthday. Also, take a look at the new art featuring David Schwimmer!
The Dolphin Show to Present 82nd Annual Production CINDERELLA

The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University will present its 82nd production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA. The nation's largest student-produced musical will take place this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nick Mohammed's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (ISH) Will Transfer to the West End

Berk’s Nest and double Emmy award-nominated actor, comedian, and writer Nick Mohammed have announced that the iconic character of Mr. Swallow is preparing to spread Christmas cheer once again as a brand-new version of the ensemble comedy A Christmas Carol (ish) transfers to the West End this Winter.
HOLLYWOOD OR BUST Comes to Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael

On Saturday, September 21, Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael will welcome the award-winning performer and Indianapolis native Adam B. Shapiro as he performs his brand new show -  HOLLYWOOD OR BUST: Songs of the Silver Screen.  
Heather Tyson's TITLE PENDING Will Make its San Francisco Debut

Heather Tyson, now a multiple award-winning Solo Artist, is bringing her acclaimed solo show, TITLE PENDING, to Playground SF's FREE-PLAY FESTIVAL on August 17, 23 and 24.
Heather Tyson's TITLE PENDING Will Return to the Whitefire Theatre as BEST OF FEST Selection

Heather Tyson, now a multiple award-winning Solo Artist, will return to the Whitefire Theatre with her acclaimed solo show, TITLE PENDING, on Sunday, July 14 at 5pm PT.
FRIENDS: THE COMPLETE SERIES Will Come to 4K ULTRA HD for the First Time Ever

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of one of television’s most watched sitcoms, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will release FRIENDS: The Complete Series in 4K Ultra HD on September 24, 2024. This ultimate collector’s set for any FRIENDS fan includes over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes released for the first time in 4K Ultra HD, plus over 20 hours of extra features including all-new bonus content.
GOOSEBUMPS Sets New Series Regulars For Season Two

Ana Ortiz takes center stage in the all-new season of GOOSEBUMPS on Disney+. Discover the latest additions to the cast in this thrilling series revival. Previously announced Emmy Award-nominated actor and director David Schwimmer (“American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson”) leads the cast.
Lookingglass Announces New Artistic Director, Meets Its Yearly Fundraising Goal and More

Get the latest updates from LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY. For interviews and additional information, contact James Juliano.
Interview: Playwright and Director David Catlin Brings his Epic Spectacle MOBY DICK to The Repertory Theatre Of St. Louis

David Catlin brings his critically acclaimed stage adaptation of MOBY DICK to The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis next month. MOBY DICK will play the Loretto-Hilton Mainstage from February 6 – 25. Catlin will also serve as director. Chicago Critic has called MOBY DICK “one of the best productions of all time in Chicago.”  
Industry Pro Newsletter: Lookingglass Alice Heads to PBS, Actors Seek Higher Pay in Australia

The transformation continues to be global - after US based writers and actors won concessions from the film industry, stage performers in Australia are looking to increase their own pay. In response to funding changes at the government level, the English National Opera is moving out of London and heading to Manchester.
Lookingglass Comes to PBS in a Rare Broadcast of Regional Theater

We all know regional theater is in trouble. One of my favorite companies, the Lookingglass Theatre Company, is in the middle of a semi-pause while it assesses how to produce live theater in this new world. But this coming Friday, its Lookingglass Alice will air on PBS.
Photos: SPAIN, Starring Marin Ireland and Andrew Burnap, Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway

Check out opening night red carpet photos of Second Stage Theater's production of Spain, starring Marin Ireland, Andrew Burnap, and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 2nd, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 2, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Cleveland Play House Reimagines Iconic Horror Story, MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN

Mary Shelley's shocking classic novel, Frankenstein, receives new life at Cleveland Play House. A haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Directed by Michael Barakiva, the production features Josh Bates, Madeline Calais, Ellen Grace Diehl, Gavin Michaels, and Kayodè Soyemi.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of NICK MOHAMMED PRESENTS THE VERY BEST & WORST OF MR. SWALLOW

The critically acclaimed show from two-time Emmy award nominee and star of Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed, ‘Nick Mohammed presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow’ will receive a week long residency at the Duke Of York’s Theatre. The production officially opened last night, check out photos here! 
Nick Mohammed's MR SWALLOW Receives Week Long Residency at the Duke Of York's Theatre

'Nick Mohammed presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow' will receive a week long residency at the Duke Of York's Theatre.
TED LASSO's Nick Mohammed to Present NICK MOHAMMED IS MR. SWALLOW at Town Hall

Nick Mohammed, double Emmy Award-nominee and star of Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso,” will make his United States live performance debut on Friday, June 2, 2023 when he brings his critically acclaimed alter ego Mr. Swallow to NYC’s Town Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Schwimmer been in?

David Schwimmer has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has David Schwimmer been in?

David Schwimmer has not appeared in the West End.

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