His first feature film role came in 2001 with a part in the absurdist comedy Wet Hot American Summer. (rottentomatoes.com)
Takamasa Ishihara similarly impresses in his debut feature film role as Mutsushiro Watanabe, aka «The Bird.» (screenrant.com)
The series, about a group of good - looking, but rather aimless buddies in their twenties, was an immediate hit and Schwimmer's lovable nerd character made him a star and got him an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series With his newfound stardom came offers for feature film roles. (rottentomatoes.com)