David Schwimmer has turned his back on acting - to concentrate on his career as a director.

The former Friends star is enjoying life behind the camera after making his directorial debut with 2007’s hit movie Run, Fatboy, Run.

And the 41-year-old - who earned $40 million from his 10-year stint as Ross Geller on the beloved TV sitcom - admits he was so involved in the process of making the Simon Pegg comedy, he didn’t even consider taking a starring role in the film.

“I really didn’t think about acting in it - I just want to focus all my energy into one thing, directing,” he reveals.