Biography
David Lawrence Schwimmer (born November 2, 1966) is an American actor and director of television and film. He was born in New York, and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was two. He began his acting career performing in school plays at Beverly Hills High School. In 1988, he graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater and speech. After graduation, Schwimmer co-founded the Lookingglass Theatre Company. For much of the late-1980s, he lived in Los Angeles a...
Known For
Complete Filmography
A Sprinkle of History
2025
as Bill Rosenberg
Amazon’s A Sprinkle of History is a dark comedy crime thriller biopic that dives into the gritty, unexpected origins of the American sprinkle and dine...
Little Death
2024
as Martin Solomon
A middle-aged filmmaker on the verge of a breakthrough. Two kids in search of a lost backpack. A small dog a long way from home.
David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count
2022
as Self
The writer and comedian looks at antisemitism and the progressive left. From theatre to football, Baddiel explores a political blindspot with Stephen ...
The Fringe, Fame and Me
2022
as Self
The Fringe, Fame and Me is the story of how a small Scottish arts festival that began 75 years ago this year became a national institution – a crucibl...
Friends: The Reunion
2021
as Self
The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled with iconic memories, uncontrolla...
Friends: The Reunion
2021
Executive Producer
The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled with iconic memories, uncontrolla...
The Laundromat
2019
as Matthew Quirk
When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.
Friends 25th: The One with the Anniversary
2019
as Ross Geller
Your friends are still there for you, 25 years later! Celebrate the milestone anniversary of the beloved sitcom, coming to the big screen for the firs...
LOVE
2018
Executive Producer
In the communal area of a block of temporary accommodation, the residents go about their day-to-day routines in the run-up to Christmas. The bonds of ...
That's Harassment
2018
as Boss
This film is a series of six short films that depicts six different cases of sexual harassment in the workplace, all based on real events.
That's Harassment
2018
Executive Producer
This film is a series of six short films that depicts six different cases of sexual harassment in the workplace, all based on real events.
Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
2016
as Self
The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director Jame...
Madly Madagascar
2013
as Melman (voice)
Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement fo...
The Iceman
2012
as Josh Rosenthal
The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
2012
as Melman (voice)
Animal pals Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria are still trying to make it back to New York's Central Park Zoo. They are forced to take a detour to Europ...
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
2012
as Self (uncredited)
Two college film students set out to make an homage to Charlie LaRue, not for art or for money. They're doing it to get a hot chick.
John Carter
2012
as Young Thark Warrior
John Carter is a war-weary, former military captain who's inexplicably transported to the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars) and reluctant...
Trust
2010
Director, Producer
A suburban family is torn apart when fourteen-year-old Annie meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone...
Merry Madagascar
2009
as Melman (voice)
While trapped on the island of Madagascar, the Central Park Zoo escapees receive a visit from Santa--crash landing on their territory and getting amne...
Nothing But the Truth
2008
as Ray Armstrong
When reporter Rachel Armstrong writes a story that reveals the identity of a covert CIA operative, the government demands that Rachel reveal her sourc...
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
2008
as Melman (voice)
Alex, Marty, and other zoo animals find a way to escape from Madagascar when the penguins reassemble a wrecked airplane. The precariously repaired cra...
Run Fatboy Run
2007
Director
Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.
Big Nothing
2006
as Charlie
A frustrated, unemployed teacher joins forces with a scammer and his girlfriend in a blackmailing scheme.
Duane Hopwood
2005
as Duane Hopwood
A down-on-his-luck divorced father struggles to get his life and family back together before it's too late.
Madagascar
2005
as Melman (voice)
Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.
New Car Smell
2005
Director
A Las Vegas car dealership contest pits an eclectic group of salespeople against each other to see who will become team sales leader.
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002
as Self
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Uprising
2001
as Icchak 'Antek' Cukierman
In the Warsaw ghetto in 1943, Jews rise against the Nazis.
Hotel
2001
as Jonathan Danderfine
A sex worker, a hired killer, and a movie crew cross paths in a Venice hotel where human meat is on the menu.
The Making of 'Band of Brothers'
2001
as Self
Interviews made of the various actors and cast members that provide the knowledge and production skills and sets required to make the film a success.
Picking Up the Pieces
2000
as Father Leo Jerome
A small New Mexican village discovers a severed hand that is considered a miracle of God, when it actually belongs to a murdered spouse with a husband...
Love & Sex
2000
as Jehovah's Witness
When her rather explicit copy is rejected, magazine journalist Kate is asked by her editor to come up with an article on loving relationships instead,...
It's the Rage
1999
as Chris
A rich cross-section of urban USA find their lives changed when their fates collide at gunpoint. At the centre of it all are Helen and Warren Harding,...
Apt Pupil
1998
as Edward French
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles t...
The Thin Pink Line
1998
as Kelly Goodich / J.T.
A film crew in search of a new documentary project determines to find a wrongfully imprisoned death-row inmate. Enter Chauncey Ledbetter, a quirky and...
Six Days Seven Nights
1998
as Frank Martin
In the South Pacific island of Makatea, career-driven magazine editor Robin Monroe is on a week-long vacation getaway with her boyfriend, Frank Martin...
Since You've Been Gone
1998
as Robert S. Levitt
The story of a 10th anniversary High School reunion, told through the eyes of a doctor who was humiliated on graduation day by being badly beaten up b...
Since You've Been Gone
1998
Director
The story of a 10th anniversary High School reunion, told through the eyes of a doctor who was humiliated on graduation day by being badly beaten up b...
Kissing a Fool
1998
as Max Abbitt
An egotistical television personality enlists the assistance of his best friend in putting the fidelity of his fiancé to the test in this amiable come...
Kissing a Fool
1998
Executive Producer
An egotistical television personality enlists the assistance of his best friend in putting the fidelity of his fiancé to the test in this amiable come...
Breast Men
1997
as Dr. Kevin Saunders
We follow the two Texas doctors who invented the modern breast implant and its surgical procedure. However, when success and money come their way, the...
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
1997
as Self
A special celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's 65th birthday featuring never-before-seen footage of her life and career.
The Pallbearer
1996
as Tom Thompson
Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never m...
Wolf
1994
as Cop
Aging publisher Will Randall is at the end of his rope when a younger co-worker snatches his job out from under his nose. But after being bitten by a ...
Twenty Bucks
1993
as Neil Campbell
A story about the life of a twenty dollar bill as it weaves in and out of the various lives of several people.
The Waiter
1993
as Evil Waiter
Crossing the Bridge
1992
as John Anderson
A film about three high school friends who find their happy-go-lucky existence tarnished forever the instant they get embroiled in a drug-running sche...
Flight of the Intruder
1991
as Duty Officer
U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Jake Grafton and his bombardier buddy, Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Cole, are two soldiers embedded in the Vietnam War growing frustrated by t...
A Deadly Silence
1989
as Rob Cuccio
The father of three children was killed when he left his house. This provokes a lot of sentimental emotions in the neighbourhood because the people kn...