John Stamos facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John Stamos
Stamos in 2013
Born	John Phillip Stamos (1963-08-19) August 19, 1963 (age 61) Cypress, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor musician
Years active	1982–present
Spouse(s)	Rebecca Romijn ​ ​ (m. 1998; div. 2005)​ Caitlin McHugh ​ (m. 2018)​
Children	1
Musical career
Genres	Pop rock rock and roll
Instruments	Vocals guitar drums
Associated acts	The Beach Boys

John Phillip Stamos (born August 19, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He became famous for playing Blackie Parrish on the TV show General Hospital. For this role, he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. Stamos is also well-known for his main role as Jesse Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom Full House. After Full House ended in 1995, he appeared in many other TV shows and movies.

From 2005 to 2009, Stamos starred as Dr. Tony Gates in the medical drama ER. He has also performed in several Broadway musicals like How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Cabaret. Later, he played Albert in the Broadway revival of Bye Bye Birdie.

From 2015 to 2016, Stamos was the main character in the Fox sitcom Grandfathered. He also helped produce the Netflix series Fuller House. In this show, he played Jesse Katsopolis again. Stamos also appeared in the films Never Too Young to Die (1986) and Born to Ride (1991). He played Dr. Nicky in the thriller series You.

John Stamos's Early Life

John Stamos was born on August 19, 1963, in Cypress, California. His father, William "Bill" Stamos, was a restaurant owner with Greek-American roots. His mother was Loretta (née Phillips). The family's original last name was Stamatopoulos.

When he was young, Stamos worked in his father's restaurants. As a teenager, he flipped burgers in Orange County, California. He went to John F. Kennedy High School and played in the marching band. At 15, he saw his first Beach Boys concert. He loved the band so much that he later toured with them.

His parents supported his dream of becoming an actor. He planned to go to Cypress College in 1981. However, he skipped his first semester to start his acting career, with his father's blessing. Just three weeks later, he got his first role on General Hospital.

John Stamos's Acting Career

Starting Out: 1982–1986

Stamos began his acting journey in January 1982. He played Blackie Parrish on the soap opera General Hospital. In 1984, he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for this role. In April of that year, he took the lead role in the short-lived CBS sitcom Dreams. He played a musician in a band with the same name.

Later, he was part of the cast in the sitcom You Again? (1986) with Jack Klugman. In 1986, Stamos starred in his first movie, Never Too Young to Die. This was an action spy film that also featured Kiss bassist Gene Simmons. The movie was meant to be like a "young James Bond" film. However, it was not successful with critics or audiences.

Becoming a Star in Full House: 1987–1995

Stamos at the 1990 Grammy Awards

In the late 1980s, ABC's Full House became very popular. This show made Stamos a big star. He asked that his character's last name be Katsopolis to show his Greek background. This was shared by the show's creator, Jeff Franklin.

Stamos played Jesse, one of the main characters. Jesse lives with his brother-in-law, Danny, whose wife (Jesse's older sister) had passed away. Danny's best friend, Joey, also lives in the house. The three men help each other raise Danny's three young daughters. Jesse is first seen as a "bad boy." He then falls in love with and marries Rebecca Donaldson. They have twin boys named Nicky and Alex. In 1995, after eight seasons, the show ended. Stamos has stayed close friends with his co-stars like Bob Saget and Lori Loughlin.

Later Roles: 1996–2009

Stamos has been in many TV movies, stage plays, TV series, and commercials. He had main roles in the TV series Thieves (2001) and Jake in Progress (2005). Both shows ran for a few episodes before being canceled. In 2003, Stamos was a guest star on Friends in the episode "The One with the Donor".

In 2005, Stamos guest-starred in two episodes of ER as Dr. Tony Gates. In 2006, he became a regular cast member on ER for its thirteenth season. In February 2008, Stamos appeared in the TV movie A Raisin in the Sun. In August 2008, he hosted the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget.

Recent Projects: 2010–Present

Stamos in 2012

On June 8, 2010, it was announced that Stamos would play Carl Howell. This character was a new love interest for Emma Pillsbury on the TV show Glee. In 2011, Stamos guest-starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He also appeared as himself on Two and a Half Men.

Since 2011, Stamos has been in commercials for Dannon's Greek yogurt brand Oikos. This included his first Super Bowl commercial in 2012. In March 2013, Stamos took on a recurring role in the USA Network drama Necessary Roughness. He played Connor McClane, who ran a sports and entertainment company.

In April 2015, Stamos announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that Netflix would create a sequel to Full House. The show, called Fuller House, had 13 episodes and started airing on February 26, 2016. In September, he began leading the cast of the Fox sitcom Grandfathered. In 2016, Stamos appeared in the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. He also joined the Fox series Scream Queens in its second season as Dr. Brock Holt.

In 2018, Stamos starred in Lifetime's TV show You as Dr. Nicky. The show premiered on September 9, 2018. In June 2019, it was confirmed that Stamos would play Dr. Nicky again in the second season. By then, the series had moved to Netflix. The second season was released on December 26, 2019.

Music and Theatre

Stamos started learning drums when he was four years old. Then he began playing the guitar. He even started his own band called Destiny. The band played concerts at amusement parks and parties.

Independent Music and Broadway

Stamos performed on an album called Shades of Blue in 1994. This album was re-released digitally in 2010. He has appeared on Broadway in several musicals. He played The Emcee in Cabaret, Guido Contini in Nine, and J. Pierrepont Finch in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

In 2009, he announced he would be in the Broadway revival of Bye Bye Birdie. Stamos won an award for best actor in a musical for this role. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 16, 2009.

Stamos performed with John Fogerty on April 24, 2010. He played tambourine, drums, and bass guitar. In August 2011, Stamos performed in Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl. He played Corny Collins alongside other stars.

On July 10, 2012, Stamos began performances on Broadway in Gore Vidal's The Best Man. He played Senator Joseph Cantwell. Stamos also played Jesse Katsopolis again for a "Jesse and the Rippers" reunion on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in 2013. He performed songs from Full House, including "Forever" and the show's theme song. Bob Saget and Lori Loughlin also appeared.

In 2014, Stamos directed a music video for the band Diamond Carter. He also helped write the song "Let Yourself be Loved".

Performing with The Beach Boys

Stamos playing with the Beach Boys at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, January 2014

Stamos has often performed with the Beach Boys since 1985. He usually plays drums and other percussion instruments. In 1988, he was in their music video for "Kokomo". He played conga drums and steel drums. In 1990, he played drums for their song for the movie Problem Child. He also appeared in that song's music video.

In 1992, he sang the main vocals on a new version of "Forever" for their album Summer in Paradise. This song was also featured twice on Full House. The 1992 music video, called "Forever by Jesse and the Rippers," mostly showed Stamos. However, three of The Beach Boys members sang harmonies with him.

Other performances include:

• July 4, 1985, in Philadelphia, at a large outdoor concert.
• March 30, 2010, on ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
• June 2011, at a benefit concert.
• Several appearances on their 50th Reunion Tour (2012).
• May 26, 2013, at a concert in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• July 4, 2017, at the A Capitol Fourth concert in Washington, D.C.
• July 4, 2018, he hosted the A Capitol Fourth special and performed with The Beach Boys.
• March 24, 2022, he hosted a benefit concert and performed with The Beach Boys in Houston, Texas.

John Stamos's Personal Life

Stamos is a big fan of Elvis Presley. He often showed his love for Elvis in the show Full House. Stamos started dating model and actress Rebecca Romijn in 1994. They met at a Victoria's Secret fashion show. They got engaged in 1997 and married on September 19, 1998. They later separated.

Since 2005, Stamos has been a national spokesperson for Project Cuddle. This is a charity that helps children.

On October 23, 2017, Stamos announced his engagement to model and actress Caitlin McHugh. In December 2017, they shared that they were expecting their first child. Stamos and McHugh married in February 2018. Their son was born in April 2018.

In May 2018, Stamos and McHugh launched their jewelry line, "St. Amos Jewelry." All the money from sales goes to the Childhelp foundation.

Acting Credits

Television

Film

Theatre

Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  Stamos in 2013

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  Stamos at the 1990 Grammy Awards

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  Stamos in 2012

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  Stamos playing with the Beach Boys in Honolulu, Hawaii, January 2014

See also

In Spanish: John Stamos para niños