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

John Phillip Stamos (born August 19, 1963) is an American actor and musician. He is famous for his role as the cool rock-and-roll uncle, Jesse Katsopolis, on the popular sitcom Full House.

Stamos first became known for playing Blackie Parrish on the TV soap opera General Hospital in the early 1980s. This role earned him a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award. After Full House ended in 1995, he acted in many other TV shows and movies.

From 2005 to 2009, he played Dr. Tony Gates in the medical drama ER. He has also performed on Broadway in famous musicals like Bye Bye Birdie and Cabaret. More recently, he starred in the comedy series Grandfathered and returned as Jesse Katsopolis in the Netflix sequel, Fuller House.

Early Life and Family

John Stamos was born in Cypress, California. His father, William "Bill" Stamos, was a restaurant owner with Greek roots. His mother's name was Loretta. The family's original last name was Stamatopoulos.

As a teenager, John worked in his father's restaurants. He went to John F. Kennedy High School and played drums in the marching band. He was a huge fan of the band The Beach Boys and went to his first concert when he was 15. Later, he would get to tour and play music with them.

His parents supported his dream of becoming an actor. He planned to go to college but decided to focus on his acting career instead. Just three weeks later, he got his first role on General Hospital.

Acting Career

First Roles

Stamos started his acting career in 1982 on the soap opera General Hospital. He played a character named Blackie Parrish. His performance was so good that he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.

After General Hospital, he starred in a short-lived TV show called Dreams, where he played a musician. In 1986, he starred in his first movie, an action film called Never Too Young to Die.

Becoming Famous with Full House

Stamos at the 1990 Grammy Awards

In 1987, Stamos was cast in the role that would make him a star: Jesse Katsopolis on the sitcom Full House. He asked for the character's last name to be Katsopolis to honor his Greek heritage.

On the show, his character Jesse lives with his brother-in-law, Danny Tanner (Bob Saget), and their friend, Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier). Together, they raise Danny's three daughters: D.J., Stephanie, and Michelle. Jesse starts as a "bad boy" musician but becomes a loving husband to Rebecca Donaldson (Lori Loughlin) and a father to twin boys, Nicky and Alex.

Full House was a huge hit and ran for eight seasons, ending in 1995. Stamos remained good friends with his co-stars from the show.

Career After Full House

After Full House, Stamos continued to act in many different projects. He starred in TV shows like Thieves (2001) and Jake in Progress (2005). He also made guest appearances on popular shows like Friends and The Andy Milonakis Show.

From 2005 to 2009, he joined the cast of the hit medical drama ER as Dr. Tony Gates. He also appeared in the TV movie Wedding Wars (2006), where he played a wedding planner.

Recent Work and Fuller House

Stamos in 2012

In 2010, Stamos had a recurring role on the musical TV show Glee as Dr. Carl Howell. He also appeared in commercials for Oikos Greek yogurt, including one during the Super Bowl in 2012.

In 2015, Stamos announced that Full House was coming back as a sequel on Netflix. The new show, called Fuller House, premiered in 2016. Stamos returned to play Jesse Katsopolis and also worked as an executive producer on the series.

During that time, he also starred in the Fox comedy Grandfathered and the horror-comedy series Scream Queens. In 2018, he played Dr. Nicky in the popular thriller series You.

Music and Theatre Career

Stamos has been a musician for most of his life. He started playing drums at age four and later learned guitar.

The Beach Boys

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

Stamos has a special connection with the famous band The Beach Boys. Since 1985, he has often performed with them in concerts, usually playing drums or other percussion instruments.

• He appeared in their 1988 music video for the song "Kokomo".
• He sang the lead vocals on a new version of the song "Forever" for their 1992 album Summer in Paradise. This version was also featured on Full House.
• He has joined them on many tours, including their 50th Reunion Tour in 2012.
• He has hosted and performed with them at the A Capitol Fourth concert in Washington, D.C.

Broadway and Other Performances

Stamos has also had a successful career in theatre. He has starred in several Broadway shows, including:

• How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
• Cabaret
• Nine
• Bye Bye Birdie

In 2009, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the entertainment industry.

Personal Life

Stamos is a big fan of Elvis Presley. He often included references to Elvis in Full House.

He was married to model and actress Rebecca Romijn from 1998 to 2005.

In 2018, Stamos married model and actress Caitlin McHugh. They have a son, who was born in April 2018. Together, they started a jewelry line called "St. Amos Jewelry" to raise money for the Childhelp foundation, a charity that helps children.

Selected Acting Roles

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: John Stamos para niños