Schwimmer featured in Jews Don't Count, a 2022 documentary by British Jewish comedian David Baddiel on the subject of antisemitism. Schwimmer's contribution, in which he said that he has never felt white, was described as "erudite" by Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian .

May 26, 2021 · Speaking of Ross, the neurotic paleontologist people hate to love and love to hate, let’s talk about the Jewish actor who portrays him: David Schwimmer. The Jewish dad initially rejected the role of Ross because he wanted more theatre experience, but eventually became the first actor to be cast.

Mar 15, 2010 · His parents, Arlene Coleman and Arthur Schwimmer, are both Jewish; they descend from Jewish emigrants from Ukraine, Austria/Galicia, Russia, Germany, and Belarus. He has a daughter with his wife, British artist and photographer Zoë Buckman.

Nov 22, 2022 · David Schwimmer "never felt white" growing up Jewish in America because he believes "white means safe". During an appearance in the TV documentary, David Baddiel: Jews Don't Count, the...

Nov 22, 2022 · David Schwimmer has shared his thoughts on the lack of diversity in Friends, admitting that even the fact he is Jewish was only mentioned ‘once or twice’. The actor, 56, joined David...

Sep 9, 2024 · Born in Flushing, Queens, New York, David Lawrence Schwimmer was raised in a Jewish household alongside an older sister by parents who were both attorneys, before his family relocated to Los Angeles. Growing up, Schwimmer developed a passion for acting, particularly influenced by his involvement in school productions and summer acting programs.

Dec 18, 2019 · David Schwimmer, along with Lisa Kudrow, is Jewish in real life. According to halachic law, Ross and Monica aren't technically Jewish since their father is Jewish, but not their mother. David Schwimmer's mother is Jewish, though. In Judaism, one's religion is based on the mother's religion. However, his father is Jewish as well.

Nov 18, 2022 · David Schwimmer, the famed “Friends” actor, told a crowd of more than 2,000 at the Anti-Defamation League’s summit on Antisemitism and Hate on Thursday that he’s hoping for better relations...

Schwimmer featured in Jews Don't Count, a 2022 documentary by British Jewish comedian David Baddiel on the subject of antisemitism. Schwimmer's contribution, in which he said that he has never felt white, was described as "erudite" by Rebecca Nicholson of The Guardian .

Jan 9, 2024 · Julianna Margulies, David Schwimmer and Debra Messing are among over 260 actors and other industry figures to sign an open letter demanding the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences...