Jonathan Silverman, who briefly appears as the doctor in Friends Season 1, Episode 23 (“The One with the Birth”), is actually one of David Schwimmer’s closest lifelong friends.
Here’s why that little cameo hits differently now:
⭐ A Friendship Long Before Friends
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Jonathan Silverman and David Schwimmer grew up together in Los Angeles and stayed close throughout school and early adulthood.
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They were part of the same acting circles long before Schwimmer became Ross Geller.
🎬 A Hidden Easter Egg
When Silverman shows up as a doctor helping Carol give birth, it wasn’t just a random casting — it was almost an inside joke between friends.
Most fans had no idea the doctor treating Ross’s ex-wife was actually Ross’s real-life best friend.
🧡 A Friendship That Lasted
Even years later, Schwimmer has mentioned Silverman as one of his oldest and most meaningful friendships — one that started long before fame and continued long after.
