Ross Geller
| Ross Geller | |
|---|---|
| Friends character | |
David Schwimmer as Ross Geller | |
| First appearance | "The Pilot" (1994) |
| Last appearance | "The Last One" (2004) |
| Created by | David Crane Marta Kauffman |
| Portrayed by | David Schwimmer Edo Azran (young) |
| In-universe information | |
| Full name | Ross Eustace Geller |
| Title | |
| Occupation | |
| Family | Jack Geller (father) Judy Geller (mother) Monica Geller (sister) Althea (maternal grandmother) |
| Spouses | |
| Significant others |
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| Children | Ben Geller (b. 1995) Emma Geller-Green (b. 2002) |
| Relatives | Chandler 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) |
| Religion | Cultural Judaism |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | October 18, 1967 |
Ross Eustace Geller is one of the six main characters of the NBC sitcom Friends, portrayed by David Schwimmer. Ross is considered by many to be the most intelligent member of the group and is noted for his goofy but lovable demeanor. 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". 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.