What Happened To Dermot Mulroney After Friends?
At the height of Friends’ success during its spell on NBC, the sitcom was arguably the best in the genre on television. While only a few actors got the opportunity to be a part of the main cast, many others were also fortunate to appear in guest roles over the years.Sex and the City star Kristin Davis featured in only one episode of the show, but was very impressed by how the main cast carried themselves. She even reserved special praise for Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay in the series. Being a guest star on Friends did not always guarantee a great experience, however.Some like Davis are lucky enough to be able to remember their short stints fondly. The same can be said for Christian Applegate, who was actually shocked by the Primetime Emmy Award she won following her guest appearances in two episodes of the series in 2002 and 2003.On the other hand, Lauren Tom was taken aback when she was booed by the live audience, who clearly did not like her character’s romantic involvement with David Schwimmer’s Ross Geller. Young Guns star Dermot Mulroney was another who got his chance to guest star on Friends.
What Character Did Dermot Mulroney Play In Friends?
Dermot Mulroney is best known for his roles in films such as My Best Friend's Wedding and August: Osage County. In Friends, he played the role of Gavin Mitchell, a former rodeo clown who works for the Ralph Lauren Corporation, and is introduced as a love interest for Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel Green.
Gavin was first seen in Season 9 episode The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work. His character spanned the course of only three episodes, the highlight of which was a passionate kiss he shared with Rachel, which really only served to escalate the tension between her and Ross. He was not even mentioned ever again following his short character arc in the series.
But despite being a minor character in the overall story of Friends, Mulroney's role as Gavin was a memorable and enjoyable performance, that helped to add a little flavor to the show in its penultimate season.
His character’s fleeting romance with Rachel added an interesting new dynamic, and helped to build the conflict in her own romantic arc.
Dermot Mulroney Later Played A Recurring Role In Shameless
About a dozen years after his final cameo in Friends, Dermot Mulroney joined the cast of Showtime’s comedy drama series Shameless in 2015.
He played the recurring role of Sean Pierce, the boss of main character Fiona Gallagher – portrayed by Emmy Rossum. According to the network’s official website, “the attraction between Fiona and [Sean] is palpable, but her taste for danger might be too much for him.”
Mulroney’s chemistry with Rossum was praised, and the actress herself was effusive in her praise of her co-star. “I think he’s an incredible actor. I’ve loved him for so many years, so it’s really fun to have him playing with us,” she told Collider in an interview in February 2015.
“He really fits in, really well,” Rossum continued. “It’s an interesting character to watch what he’ll go through this season.”
What Other Roles Has Dermot Mulroney Played Since His Time On Friends?
Since he made his final appearance in Friends, Dermot Mulroney has continued to work consistently in film and television, establishing himself as a versatile and talented actor. In that time, he has appeared in a number of high-profile movies, including The Grey in 2012, as well as The Rambler and August: Osage County, both in 2013.
Mulroney also had a recurring role in the popular TV show New Girl on Fox, playing the character Russell Schiller. Russell was introduced in the show's second season as a love interest for Zooey Deschanel's character, Jess Day. He initially hired Jess to be his nanny, before the two hit it off and began a relationship, causing tension within the group of friends.
In recent years, Mulroney has also turned his attention to producing and directing, in addition to acting. He has directed a number of short films and served as a producer on projects such as The Things We Do for Love and The Last Word. He has also lent his voice to a number of animated projects, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars and American Dad!
Mulroney got married to his current wife Tharita Cesaroni in 2008, having divorced actress Catherine Keener the year before. He has two daughters from his present marriage, and one son from the first.
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTErZ%2Bippeoe6S7zGiuoZmkYrWivM%2BepZ6cXam8brDEq6SorF2iwq2%2BzqecsmWRm8GmvoyfqaKdnpnAcA%3D%3D