David Schwimmer dio vida a Ross Geller on Friends, the series that raised him to world fame and that this Thursday, May 27, returns to the small screen with the premiere of Friends: The Reunion, to be broadcast on HBO Spain. Of course, beyond his role in fiction and his continuity at the level of acting, the actor has also been talked about in the press due to his personal life.
Born in Flushing, a neighborhood in the northern part of Queens, in New York City (USA), David Lawrence Schwimmer began as an actor in 1982, in the series Police squad, although he had already starred in some roles during his time at school. Also, no professional work has given him such good results as stealing laughter by giving life to young Ross.
Between 1994 and 2004, the actor from Jewish origin he was honored for his work in fiction at the Screen Actors Guild Awards with the award for Best Television Cast in the Comedy category (1996); at the TV Guide Awards with the award for Best Editor’s Choice (2000) and at the Satellite Awards with the award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Telefilm (2002). But, in parallel to these recognitions, Schwimmer’s love affairs, his social work and a court battle have also made headlines.
Different loves, a divorce and a daughter
Attorney Sarah Trimble is one of the best known couples of the actor, 54 years old. However, other women have occupied his heart since he rose to fame: Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia and actresses Mili Avital, Carla Alapont and Emmanuelle Perret are some of them.
In 2007 he began a relationship with British photographer Zoe Buckman, whom he met on the set of Run Fatboy Run. Three years later, he told Entertainment Weekly that he planned to marry her. Finally, they did it in the summer of that same year and, shortly after They were the parents of Cleo Schwimmer.
In 2017, the ex-partner announced their separation after ten years together. He did so through a statement to US Weekly. “With much love, respect and friendship we have decided to take some time alone to determine the future of our relationship. Our priority, of course, is the well-being and happiness of our daughter during this difficult time that she has to live,” they explained .
Victory in court
The interpreter won in June 2006 a $ 400,000 defamation lawsuit (about 328,000 euros) against a charity fundraiser, Aaron Tonken.
At that time, Tonken claimed that the face of Friends He had demanded that he get Rolex watches in order to appear at a charity event. Schwimmer denied at all times these claims and, finally, he was victorious.
Social work
The actor is also known for positioning himself in various social struggles. One example of this is their involvement against racism, a social scourge that has manifested itself in some public speeches and in various demonstrations.
In this sense, Schwimmer also condemns violence against minors and women. In fact, he is the director of the Rape Treatment Center, in Santa Monica, which specializes in helping rape victims. In addition, he has participated in campaigns for legislation on drug prohibition.
His enormous resemblance to a thief
In November 2018, the actor jumped into the media for its enormous and curious resemblance to a man that was recorded by the security cameras of a supermarket when he stole some beers. Almost a year later, he was arrested thanks to the enormous dissemination of his image on the Internet.
After the uproar caused by the video on social networks, the protagonist of Friends made a recording recreating the images of the supermarket, even dressing in clothes similar to those that the British suspect was wearing. In the post, wrote: “Officers, I swear it wasn’t me. As you can see, it was in New York. Good luck with the investigation. “
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