“Unlocking the Secrets: 20 Surprising Facts That Reveal the Real David Schwimmer Behind Ross Geller”
After threats to leave, the producers agreed to this pretty hefty sum, probably largely due to the 24.7 million views the show was bringing in each week.
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13. He uses his celebrity status for good
Schwimmer has said publicly that he wants to use his celebrity status for good, and aspires to be the change he wants to see in the world.
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He is on the board of directors for the Rape Treatment Center of Santa Monica, which helps victims of date rape.
He has also campaigned to ban so called ‘date rape’ drugs such as Rohypnol and GHB.
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In November 2011, the actor gave the Scottish charity Children 1st permission to screen his film Trust to commemorate World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse and Violence against Children.ÂÂ
He has also worked on a series of short films which depict harassment in the workplace.
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12. His Friends came to see the premiere of his 2003 play
In January 2003, Schwimmer premiered his play Turnaround at the West Hollywood Coast Theatre, which only holds 99 people.
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Five of his audience members consisted of his main Friends co-stars were there to support him.
Turnaround was written by Roger Kumble, the third play in his Hollywood trilogy.
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Schwimmer played the role of Jeff Pelzman, a soulless writer/director living in Hollywood.
The production ran for just three months, and was met with rave reviews and packed out audiences.
