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John Stamos: Summary

Recent Role:
Dr. Tony Gates on ER
Birthday:
8-19-1963
Birthplace:
Cypress, California
Birth Name:
John Phillip Stamos
AKA:
John Stamos
John Stamos' original family name is Stamopolous, which was shortened by his grandparents when they came to America from Greece. His parents are Bill & Loretta, and he has two younger sisters, Janeen & Alaina, both schoolteachers. John's first professional role was as Blackie Parrish on the daytime soap, "General Hospital" (1963), which turned into a 2-year role, for which John won two Soap Opera Digest Awards (1982 & 1983). In 1987, he began the role of Jesse on "Full House" (1987/I), which is his best-known role to date, spanning 8 years. At his request, the writers of "Full House" 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, 1998, he married Rebecca Romijn of MTV's "House of Style", which is the first marriage for them both. John Stamos' original family name is Stamopolous, which was shortened by his grandparents when they came to America from Greece. His parents are Bill & Loretta, and he has two younger sisters, Janeen & Alaina, both schoolteachers. John's first professional role was as Blackie Parrish on the daytime soap, "General Hospital" (1963), which turned into a 2-year role, for which...

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    skybeybe's avatarmember since: Aug 6, 2007
    The Bottom Line: "One of the all-time greats"

    wow! he is the hottest man alive! i always told myself i would marry him one day. hahaha. ...Continue »

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  • speddoc's avatarmember since: Jun 8, 2005
    The Bottom Line: "Talentless"

    A lousy actor, a blowhard and a drunk! I was forced to rate him a 1 because the system won't let me rate him any lower. ...Continue »

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    chanelissweet's avatarmember since: Dec 28, 2006
    The Bottom Line: "Above average"

    He's okay but isn't great. ...Continue »

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    ERaddict's avatarmember since: Jul 1, 2006
    The Bottom Line: "Overrated"

    One-dimensional. ...Continue »

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    sk8rchick132435's avatarmember since: Mar 20, 2007
    The Bottom Line: "Charming"

    john stamos is the most charming man that ever walked the earth! ...Continue »

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