David Schwimmer

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Characters played by David Schwimmer

Ross Geller — Friends (1994)

One of the six main friends, a paleontologist with a Ph.D. He is Monica's older brother and has a long, on-and-off romantic relationship with Rachel. He is a father to Ben and Emma.

Herbert Sobel — Band of Brothers (2001)

A character associated with Easy Company's early story in the series, depicted during the unit's initial training at Camp Toccoa before its deployment to the European theater.

Melman — Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)

Neurotic but loyal giraffe serving as the group's medic and primary comic relief.

Melman — Madagascar (2005)

A hypochondriac giraffe and loyal friend to Alex and Marty.

Melman — Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)

A hypochondriac giraffe with a gentle heart and constant health anxieties.

Frank Martin — Six Days Seven Nights (1998)

Robin's laid-back boyfriend who accompanies her to Makatea for vacation. He is separated from her when she takes Quinn's flight for work.

Melman — Merry Madagascar (2009)

Melman is one of Alex's companions in the effort to reach New York City before Christmas. He participates with Alex, Marty, and Gloria in taking over Santa's deliveries after the crash, enduring failed attempts and dangerous conditions before helping bring Santa back to Madagascar.

Matthew Quirk — The Laundromat (2019)

Son and owner of the Ethan Allen boating company. Purchases a reinsurance policy through a Mossack Fonseca shell corporation, which later denies compensation to Joe Martin's widow after the capsizing.

Edward French — Apt Pupil (1998)

Edward is Todd's school counselor, whom Kurt impersonates as Todd's grandfather during a school appointment. After learning that this visitor was actually a war criminal, Edward confronts Todd. Todd protects himself by threatening to accuse Edward of making inappropriate sexual advances, forcing him into silence.

Tom Thompson — The Pallbearer (1996)

Tom Thompson is the central character, a young man still living with his mother and drifting through work and relationships. After agreeing to deliver a eulogy for a barely remembered former classmate, he becomes involved with Ruth while pursuing Julie, his high school crush, and gradually confronts his immaturity and loneliness.

Charlie — Big Nothing (2006)

Charlie is an ex-teacher whose first day at a call center ends in dismissal. He joins Gus and Josie McBroom in a blackmail scheme, disposes of bodies, and flees with them as the plan collapses. Josie later forces him to choose between a bullet and poisoned whiskey, causing his death, while Penelope Wood is his wife and Emily is his daughter.

Chris — It's the Rage (2000)

The lawyer's gay lover, who finds out about the lawyer's secret affair with Annabel Lee.

Career Overview

David Schwimmer has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Madagascar with 3 titles. Signature works include Friends, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Madagascar. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1966-11-02
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q188792), public domain (CC0).