John Stamos Add to My Celebs Age 48 Birthday Aug. 19th, 1963 Born in Cypress, California, USA Height 6'

John Stamos' Main TV Roles Show Character(s) ER Dr. Tony Ga… Full House Jesse Katso… Thieves Johnny Jake in Progress Jake Phillips Dreams Gino Minnelli You Again? Matt Willows

Main Movie Roles 2007 - Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project 2004 - Knots 2003 - Party Monster 2002 - Femme Fatale 1997 - Private Parts 1986 - Never Too Young to Die

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB


BIOGRAPHY:

John Stamos' original family name is Stamotopoulos, which was shortened by his grandparents when they came to America from Greece. His parents are Bill & Loretta (Phillips), and he has two younger sisters, Janeen & Alaina, both school teachers. His first professional role was as Blackie Parrish on the daytime soap, "General Hospital" (1982-1984), which turned into a 2-year role, for which he won two Soap Opera Digest Awards (1982 & 1983). In 1987, he began the role of Jesse on "Full House" (1987), which is his best-known role to date, spanning 8 years. At his request, the writers of "Full House" (1987) gave his character the last name of Katsopolis, instead of the original character's name, Cochran, in order to highlight John's Greek heritage. He has played drums occasionally with The Beach Boys since 1985, and directed their "Hot Fun in the Summertime" video. More recently, he expanded his career to include the role of J. Pierrepont Finch in Broadway's production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying!", in 1995, showcasing not only his musical talents, but his dancing ability, as well. On September 19, 1997, he married Rebecca Romijn of MTV's "House of Style" (1989), which was the first marriage for them both. They were officially divorced on March 1, 2005.


TRIVIA:

• In real life he is very close to 'Mary-Kate Olsen' (qv) and 'Ashley Olsen' (qv), who played his niece Michelle on _"Full House" (1987)_ (qv).
• Mentioned in film Step Brothers as the one guy the main characters would sleep with if they were a female.
• Loves 'Elvis Presley' (qv).
• He and his ex-wife 'Rebecca Romijn' (qv), have both guest-starred on the TV show _"Friends" (1994)_ (qv), though not in the same episode.
• Dated his _"General Hospital" (1963)_ (qv) co-star 'Demi Moore' (qv).
• He purchased a Disneyland entrance sign for over $30,000.
• His father was of Greek heritage, and his mother is of Irish and English heritage.
• Grew up in Cypress, CA; hometown of fellow _"Full House" (1987)_ (qv) star 'Jodie Sweetin' (qv), 'Michael Fishman (I)' (qv) (DJ on _"Roseanne" (1988)_ (qv)) and 'Tiger Woods' (qv).

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