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David Schwimmer Says He Couldn’t Listen to ‘Friends’ Theme Song for a “Period of Time” • Apr. 3, 2025, 2:56 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
David Schwimmer reveals he couldn’t listen to Friends theme tune for years • Apr. 2, 2025, 8:25 AM ET (The Guardian)

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Born November 2, 1966 (age 58) • New York City • New York
Notable Works “Run Fatboy Run” • “Trust”

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