David Schwimmer became widely known for playing Ross Geller on Friends (1994β2004). However, he initially turned down the part, which had been written specifically for him. Schwimmer had decided not to pursue a TV career after previous pilots were not picked up. Several actors were considered as possible replacements, but Friends creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane eventually convinced Schwimmer to accept the role. The show made Schwimmer and his costars international stars.
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