<Tr> <Th> Nationality </Th> <Td> American </Td> </Tr> <P> Ross Eustace Geller, Ph. D., is a fictional character from 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, 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 . And hence, Schwimmer was the first person to be cast on the show . </P> <P> Ross is a paleontologist and has a Ph. D. from Columbia University . An ongoing theme of his narrative arc is his romantic feelings toward Rachel Green, an infatuation that began in high school . A theme of Friends is their on - again, off - again romantic relationship . </P> <P> Born on October 18, 1967, and raised on Long Island, Ross is the elder brother of Monica Geller . Ross and Monica are Jewish and see themselves as at least cultural Jews, with Ross taking a more active role in wanting to teach his son, Ben, about the faith . Ross gets divorced and is newly single in the very first episode because his wife, Carol, has realized she's a lesbian . Later he dates Rachel but it results in a break - up . Afterward, Ross gets married to Emily which doesn't last long . Also, he marries Rachel in Las Vegas when the two are drunk and then ultimately that too results in a divorce . In the whole series, Ross gets divorced 3 times . </P>

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