David Schwimmer Quits Acting - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-26-2008, 08:03 PM

David Schwimmer has turned his back on acting - to concentrate on his career as a director. The former Friends star is enjoying life behind the camera after making his directorial debut with Run, Fatboy, Run.

The 41-year-old - who earned $40 million from his 10-year stint as Ross Geller on the beloved TV sitcom - admits he was so involved in the process of making the Simon Pegg comedy, he didn't even consider taking a starring role in the film.

He says, "I really didn't think about acting in it - I just want to focus all my energy into one thing, directing."

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

Ireneparalegal · 03-26-2008, 08:08 PM

His ugly mug belongs behind the camera.

See my CELEBRITIES YOU CAN'T BELIEVE ARE CONSIDERED HOT, ETC. He was my first post.

coffield3 · 03-26-2008, 08:35 PM

TJL · 03-26-2008, 09:47 PM

The movie has gotten some pretty good reviews so far, (although the good reviews might have something to do with the movie's star Simon Pegg who also co-wrote the script and is a funny guy) so maybe Schwimmer might have a new career.

Personally, If I had 40+ million in the bank, I wouldn't do a damn thing.

Ireneparalegal · 03-26-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Personally, If I had 40+ million in the bank, I wouldn't do a damn thing.

And we'd never see your name on the MOST SHAMELESS PAYCHECK list.

TJL · 03-26-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

And we'd never see your name on the MOST SHAMELESS PAYCHECK list.

If I ever make such an ungodly amount of money, I'm going to tell everyone I know.

They'd never believe me.

Ireneparalegal · 03-26-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

If I ever make such an ungodly amount of money, I'm going to tell everyone I know.

They'd never believe me.

Buy a commercial spot on the Super Bowl and tell them that way.

They'd believe you then.

friendsfan77 · 03-27-2008, 12:05 AM

Not really a surprise to me. I don't think he's that bad looking when he's got good hair and when he's not acting like Ross. I mean I love the show but he was my least favorite character.

Scoobiedoo30 · 03-27-2008, 12:59 AM

I can not see David Schwimmer Quiting Actoring

Elizabeth Eden · 04-13-2008, 02:21 AM

He's in a movie called Nothing But The Truth with Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, and Matt Dillon. Comes out in September. He isn't behind the camera, he's in front of it, he plays Kate's character's husband.

Rosslover · 04-24-2008, 04:26 PM

he is not quitting acting ... he actually plans to do a play in Chicago...his first love theatre and also the Madagascar 2 ...movie.. and he is NOT Ugly people!!!!!

03-26-2008, 08:03 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	David Schwimmer Quits Acting David Schwimmer has turned his back on acting - to concentrate on his career as a director. The former Friends star is enjoying life behind the camera after making his directorial debut with Run, Fatboy, Run. The 41-year-old - who earned $40 million from his 10-year stint as Ross Geller on the beloved TV sitcom - admits he was so involved in the process of making the Simon Pegg comedy, he didn't even consider taking a starring role in the film. He says, "I really didn't think about acting in it - I just want to focus all my energy into one thing, directing." (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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03-26-2008, 09:47 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	The movie has gotten some pretty good reviews so far, (although the good reviews might have something to do with the movie's star Simon Pegg who also co-wrote the script and is a funny guy) so maybe Schwimmer might have a new career. Personally, If I had 40+ million in the bank, I wouldn't do a damn thing.
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03-27-2008, 12:05 AM	#8
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	Not really a surprise to me. I don't think he's that bad looking when he's got good hair and when he's not acting like Ross. I mean I love the show but he was my least favorite character.

04-13-2008, 02:21 AM	#10
Elizabeth Eden Living in the wrong era Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 12, 2008 Posts: 88	He's in a movie called Nothing But The Truth with Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, and Matt Dillon. Comes out in September. He isn't behind the camera, he's in front of it, he plays Kate's character's husband.
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04-24-2008, 04:26 PM	#11
Rosslover Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 21, 2005 Posts: 431	he is not quitting acting ... he actually plans to do a play in Chicago...his first love theatre and also the Madagascar 2 ...movie.. and he is NOT Ugly people!!!!!