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Date of Birth

19 August 1963, Cypress, California, USA

Birth Name

John Phillip Stamos

Height

6' (1.83 m)

Mini 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.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Denise Stepp

Spouse

Rebecca Romijn

(19 September 1998 - 1 March 2005) (divorced)

Trivia

Dated his "General Hospital" (1963) co-star Demi Moore.

Engaged to model Rebecca Romijn. [24 December 1997]

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world [1990]

He purchased a Disneyland entrance sign for over $30,000.

Dated Paula Abdul. Once said that if it wasn't for the media, they would still be together.

In real life he is very close to Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, who played his niece Michelle on "Full House" (1987).

Was considered for the role of Cyclops on X-Men (2000). The part ultimately went to James Marsden.

Plays the drums, and was the touring drummer for The Beach Boys at one time.

He and his ex-wife Rebecca Romijn, have both guest-starred on the TV show "Friends" (1994), though not in the same episode.

His father was of Greek heritage, and his mother is of Irish and English heritage.

Was the first to announce his departure from "Full House" (1987) after the eighth season because of his disapproval of the shows planned move from ABC to the WB after the eighth season. Candace Cameron Bure (then yet Candace Cameron) also planned on the eighth season being her last so that she could go to college, so the rest of the cast and crew decided that, instead of having a ninth season, the eighth season on ABC would be the last one for "Full House" (1987).

Shares the same birthday with "Friends" (1994) co-star Matthew Perry

Has two younger sisters, Janeen & Alaina.

Parents are William 'Bill' John Stamos (1934-1998) & Loretta Phillips.

Grew up in Cypress, CA; hometown of fellow "Full House" (1987) star Jodie Sweetin, Michael Fishman (DJ on "Roseanne" (1988)) and Tiger Woods.

Loves Elvis Presley.

Mentioned in film Step Brothers as the one guy the main characters would sleep with if they were a female.

Personal Quotes

"Mary-Kate [Mary-Kate Olsen] and Ashley [Ashley Olsen], who played Michelle, were great. I miss them, I love them, and I need to borrow some money from them."

[on starring in "Full House" (1987)] "The whole time I was on it, I wished I was on another show, I'm not gonna lie to you. But I look back on it fondly, and I'm proud of it. Was it "Seinfeld" (1990), "Friends" (1994), "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970)? No. Was it a heartwarming show you could watch with your kids? Yes. And there's nothing wrong with that."

Where Are They Now

(June 2003) Spokesman for "10-10-987", a long-distance carrier.

(October 2003) Replacing Antonio Banderas on the role of Guido Contini in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of the musical "Nine" at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City.

(March 2005) Starring in his new ABC show "Jake in Progress" (2005)

(2002) (April 29th - September 8th) Starred in the Broadway show "Cabaret" as The Master of Ceremonies

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