Every time you hear ‘Pivot’, you know who to remember! Yes, we are talking about Ross Geller, the iconic character from the insanely popular sitcom Friends!! With news of Jennifer ‘Rachel’ Aniston and David ‘Ross’ Schwimmer making a comeback with a rom-com, as fans, you might be wondering about David Schwimmer net worth, and his current whereabouts. The American actor, comedian and activist has a net worth of $100 million.
A major share of his earnings comes from his Friends paycheck, as well as the royalties associated with it. Apart from that he has also been part of some highly-profitable productions that has enhanced his net worth. In this article, we will highlight some of these details. Let’s start –
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What is David Schwimmer net worth?
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As far as public records state – Schwimmer’s net worth stands at $100 million. Though there is some discrepancy on the same, with some records stating it to vary within $120-130 million (from his current earnings and royalties), however, the official sources, as well as confirmed verification from his representatives – refer to the amount to be $100 million.
So, from where did he earn this colossal wealth? Also, how does he manage his wealth? Let’s see –
What are the sources of his income?
Schwimmer is an actor primarily who occasionally dons the hats of comedian, director, producer, and voice actor. He is also specifically known to give back to society and participate in multiple charitable causes.
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His earnings from Friends
A major share of what we today refer to as the colossal David Schwimmer net worth comes from what he earned in Friends – as base salary, backend bonus and royalties that he and his co-stars accumulated. Let’s get to the details –
In the First Season – the cast members earned $22,500 per episode. This was relatively increased when the show was renewed for a Second Season, and the cast members earned somewhere between $20,000 – $40,000 per episode. Though the specifics of that season are not available, Schwimmer earned in the higher ranks. Then in the Third Season, the primary cast members went on to earn somewhere around $75,000 per episode, which was one of the highest amounts paid at that time.
As the show entered the Fourth Season and till the Eighth Season, the show went on to earn somewhere up to $80,0000 – $90,000, which consecutively reflected in David Schwimmer net worth, which increased significantly over time. Finally, in Season Nine and Ten, the primary cast members were paid a whopping salary of $1 million per episode, all courtesy of the stupendous success of the show and the legacy that it left behind.
If one goes on to accumulate the total amount that Schwimmer accumulated for this television sitcom itself – that would come up to $90 million (minus inflation – during the 1994-2004 timeline). Additionally, the cast got backend bonuses after every five seasons of the show, which accumulated to some huge amount, details of which none of the cast members has shared.
Apart from the base salary of the show – the cast members to date earn royalties associated with the show. In terms of syndication value to Warner Brothers, the show earns $1 billion per year. Approximately, the annual pay for the team comes to $20 million for the primary cast – which again is a fantastic value when compared to the current economic scenario. Also, post the Friends reunion episode, which garnered huge eyeballs, the total value of the cast members individually grew by $2.5 million!
Thus, one can surely state that Schwimmer has earned more than a fortune through his role as Ross Geller in Friends.
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His role in other TV shows
Once when Friends was slowing down, he repeated his small screen success with Band Of Brothers, Will & Grace, 30 Rock and Curb Your Enthusiasm. All of his shows were huge successes, with the Band Of Brothers winning Golden Globe for Best Miniseries. The numerous recognitions are also reflected in his professional worth – with the numbers associated with David Schwimmer net worth skyrocketing with time!
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His roles in films
As one of the most credible actors of his time – he has shown his acting chops in films such as – Apt Pupil, Six Days Seven Nights, and Big Nothing, all of which contributed to his total net worth.
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His role in Voice Acting
To diversify his career and add a couple of more million to the already overflowing David Schwimmer net worth – he also took up opportunities of being a voice artist. His notable works include the voice of Melman (Madagascar).
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His role as a director
For the unaware, his first directorial opportunity came in the form of directing ten episodes of Friends. It was an astounding success, and he followed it up by directing the initial two episodes of Joey.
The other projects that he directed include – The Tracy Morgan Show, Little Britain USA and Run Fatboy Run, they being commercial successes.
How much did he invest in real estate?
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For the unversed – David Schwimmer invested a considerable amount of his wealth in real estate. Initially, he had purchased a townhouse in New York City (East Village) for $4.1 million (2011). He wished to make certain modifications to the house, but what stopped him from going ahead was – the house was marked as a landmark point. He later invested a couple of million more (data unavailable) and converted it to a six-storey mansion with a rooftop terrace.
Schwimmer also invested in – a 2300-square-foot condo in Chicago and then in an 11,000-square-foot mansion in Los Angeles – both of which he later sold for $1.15 and $8.9 million, respectively. The sales from these properties enhanced the figures of David Schwimmer net worth comparatively.
Does he own any vehicle?
Though specific details of his cars are not available – however, his representatives have confirmed him to be the owner of a Ford GT Mustang and Jaguar XK. Though there have been reports of him owning other vehicles – however, no specifics of the same have been given.
How does he partake in charitable causes?
Schwimmer is a man who believes in giving back to the society. Pick up any big-event charity records; you will see a massive amount of David Schwimmer net worth dedicated to that event. His first notable charitable cause was – when he appeared on Today to promote a set of announcement videos on public service.
These videos, designed for dealing with sexual harassment, were personally bankrolled by him and his team. He has financially supported Small Steps Project as well as SickKids Foundation.
Apart from this, he has also supported – the Rape Foundation and stood strongly for the cause of women. He has also backed the #ThatsHarassment campaign to educate people about the same.
He is also a founding member of the Lookingglass Theatre Company – which not only promotes arts but also supports new talents.
What are his future projects?
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As of now, his team has revealed that Schwimmer was getting back with his Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston for a rom-com. According to a report in a noted daily, both David and Jennifer have been waiting for years together to star in a romantic movie. Finally, they have got this offer and given their hit pairing – without a doubt; experts expect the proceeds of this movie to enhance both Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer net worth.
Remembering good old times
American broadcaster NBC has, time and again, brought some of the most enriching sitcoms for entertainment. However, few have achieved the position of a timeless classic like Friends! Topping it all – the character of Ross Geller received love globally, with his popularity crossing insanity limits. Hence, it was quite natural for people to question David Schwimmer net worth and his other details as soon as news spread about his comeback with Rachael aka Jennifer Aniston in a rom-com.
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