Ross Geller

Ross Geller is a fictional character from the American television sitcom *Friends* (1994–2004), played by David Schwimmer.

A paleontologist with a PhD, Ross is characterized by his intellectual pretensions, romantic earnestness, and frequent relationship disasters—most notably his three divorces and on-again, off-again romance with Rachel Green.

His name evokes a certain type of anxious, pedantic nice guy: He's being such a Ross about it.

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Phoebe Buffay · Chandler Bing · Rachel Green · Monica Geller

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Fonzie · Casanova · Don Juan · Barney Stinson · Sam Malone

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Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G