Portrayed by: David Schwimmer

Ross Geller, played by David Schwimmer, is one of the six main characters on the NBC sitcom Friends. Ross is considered by many to be the most intelligent member of the group, and he is known for his goofy but lovable demeanor. His relationship with Rachel Green was one of the most popular on the show, and it was even named one of TV Guide's best TV couples of all time. Kevin Bright, one of the executive producers of Friends, had worked with Schwimmer before, so the writers were already developing Ross's character in Schwimmer's voice. This is why Schwimmer was the first person to be cast on the show.