Ross Geller

Ross Geller
Friends character
David Schwimmer as Ross Geller
First appearance"The Pilot" (1994)
Last appearance"The Last One" (2004)
Created byDavid Crane
Marta Kauffman
Portrayed byDavid Schwimmer
Edo Azran (young)
In-universe information
Title
Occupation
FamilyJack Geller (father)
Judy Geller (mother)
Monica Geller (sister)
Althea (maternal grandmother)
Spouses
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    (m. 1990; div. 1994)​
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    (m. 1998; div. 1999)​
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    (m. 1999; div. 1999)​
Significant others
  • Julie (ex-girlfriend)
  • Mona (ex-girlfriend)
  • Charlie Wheeler (ex-girlfriend)
ChildrenBen Geller (b. 1995)
Emma Geller-Green (b. 2002)
RelativesChandler Bing (brother-in-law)
Leonard Green (father-in-law)
Sandra Green (mother-in-law)
Jack Bing (nephew)
Erica Bing (niece)
Sylvia Geller (paternal aunt)
Iris Geller (paternal aunt)
Millie Geller (paternal aunt)
Cassie Geller (cousin)
Nathan (uncle)
Phyllis (maternal aunt)
Lillian (maternal aunt)
Cheryl (aunt)
Freddie (uncle)
Lisa (aunt)
Marilyn (aunt)
Dan (uncle)
Murray (uncle)
Ed (uncle)
ReligionCultural Judaism[1]
NationalityAmerican

Ross Geller (born October 18, 1968),[2] portrayed by David Schwimmer, is one of the six main characters of the NBC sitcom Friends. Ross is considered by many to be the most intelligent member of the group and is noted for his goofy but lovable demeanor.[3] His relationship with Rachel Green was included in TV Guide's list of the best TV couples of all time, as well as Entertainment Weekly's "30 Best 'Will They/Won't They?' TV Couples".[4] Kevin Bright, who was one of the executive producers of the show, had worked with Schwimmer before, so the writers were already developing Ross's character in Schwimmer's voice. Hence, Schwimmer was the first person to be cast on the show.[5]

  1. ^ Weber, Lindsey (December 17, 2014). "Friends Countdown: Is Rachel Green Jewish?". Vulture.
  2. ^ ”https://screenrant.com/friends-character-ages-change-wrong-explained/” Screenrant, Friends: The Characters' Ages (& How They Get It Wrong)
  3. ^ Couric, Katie (May 5, 2004). "Dateline NBC - Newsmakers - NBCNews.com". NBC News. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  4. ^ Bierly, Mandi; Fog, Henning (July 25, 2013). "30 Best 'Will They/Won't They?' TV Couples". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  5. ^ Couric, Katie (May 5, 2004). "Can David Schwimmer leave Ross Geller behind?". NBC News. Retrieved September 13, 2018.