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'''David Alan "Dave" Coulier''' (born September 21, 1959) is the worlds biggest joke in the world. For gods sake he was in full freakin house and 13th year. Whoaa disney channel pretty legit gladstone. H eplayed a guy who was the family joke who just tried to fit in. Even in a fagget family like the tanners that didn't work out. FAIL
'''David Alan "Dave" Coulier''' (born September 21, 1959) is an [[United States|American]] [[stand-up comedian]], [[impressionist (entertainment)|impressionist]], [[actor|television]] and [[voice acting|voice actor]], and [[television host]]. He is well-known for his role as [[Joey Gladstone]] on the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] [[sitcom]] ''[[Full House]]'', which ran from 1987 to 1995.

==Early life==
Coulier was born in [[St. Clair Shores, Michigan]]. He graduated, in 1977, from [[Notre Dame High School (Harper Woods, Michigan)|Notre Dame High School]], in [[Harper Woods, Michigan]]. Coulier got his start by doing stand-up during school in which he impersonated his high-school principal and other staff over the PA system.<ref>http://www.biography.com/articles/Dave-Coulier-466888</ref>

==Career==
Coulier has done extensive voice work for shows including ''[[Extreme Ghostbusters]]'', ''[[The Real Ghostbusters]]'' and ''[[Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters]]'' (taking over the character of [[Peter Venkman]] after [[Lorenzo Music]]'s departure from the role), ''[[Muppet Babies]] ''after [[Howie Mandel]] left (Baby [[Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem#Animal|Animal]], Baby [[Bunsen Honeydew|Bunsen]], [[Bean Bunny]] and Uncle [[Statler and Waldorf]], even a pre-teen [[Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem#Janice|Janice]] for one episode), ''[[Scooby and Scrappy-Doo]]'', ''[[The Jetsons]]'', ''[[Rude Dog|Rude Dog and the Dweebs]]'', ''[[Detention (TV series)|Detention]]'' and ''[[Teen Titans (animated series)|Teen Titans]]''.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}}. From 1984 to 1986, he was also the host of a comedy series on [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] known as ''[[Out of Control (TV series)|Out of Control]]''.

However, Coulier is probably most famous for the role of [[Joey Gladstone]] on the sitcom ''[[Full House]]''. He stayed on the show from 1987 until its cancellation in 1995. He was famous for doing voices and impersonations. In addition to ''Full House'', Coulier starred in the children's comedy series ''[[Out of Control (TV series)|Out of Control]]'' and appeared on ''[[George and Leo]]'' and ''[[Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher]]''. He has also hosted ''[[America's Funniest People]]'' with [[Arleen Sorkin]] and later with [[Tawny Kitaen]] and ''[[Opportunity Knocks]]''. Additionally, he was also a voice actor in ''[[Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose]],'' and has voiced [[Felix the Cat]] on a few occasions. He also put out a solo album called ''Cut It Out'', a self proclaimed tribute to "tank tops and short shorts."

In addition to his voice work, Coulier has also taken a few acting parts appearing in the [[Disney Channel Original Movie]]'s ''[[The Thirteenth Year]]'' and ''[[The Even Stevens Movie]]'' (where he had a [[Cameo appearance|cameo]] as a [[reality show]] host), as well as the [[Nickelodeon (TV channel)|Nickelodeon]] original movie ''[[Shredderman Rules]]'' and he wrote and starred in an unaired pilot for FX called ''Whispers and Balls''.

He also founded his own children's entertainment company [[F3 Entertainment]], in 2000. In 2003, Coulier appeared on the 3rd season of ''[[The Surreal Life]]''. Then in 2006, he appeared on the TV reality show ''[[Skating with Celebrities]]'' on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]], where he was paired with Olympic medalist [[Nancy Kerrigan]]. They were eliminated on the fourth episode.

Currently he is a member of ''Duck's Breath Mystery Theater'' touring [[comedy]] troupe (which he claims is clean comedy but 'not quite as creepy' as ''[[Full House]]'') as well as host of the series ''[[Animal Kidding]]''. He was also a [[Kids Choice Awards]] host and starred as Mr. Byrd in the TV movie ''[[Shredderman Rules]]'', in 2007.

On June 2, 2008, [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] announced that Coulier was elected by the Chikara Board of Directors as the new commissioner of the [[professional wrestling promotion]] company, a position that he will hold for the following two years until the next election (taking place on May 25, 2010). On September 4, Coulier paired with the world's smallest man, ''[[He Pingping]]'', in a tag-team match. Coulier is the successor to former Commissioner and fellow ''Full House'' cast member Bob Saget.

In 2009, Coulier provided the voice for Bob McKenzie on the [[Canada|Canadian]] animated series ''[[Bob & Doug (2009 TV series)|Bob & Doug]]'', based on the [[Second City Television|SCTV]] characters [[Bob and Doug McKenzie]]. Coulier became the first person other than [[Rick Moranis]] to portray the character, as Moranis (who serves as [[executive producer]]) was not interested in resuming the part. Coulier says he understands that longtime fans might be skeptical of his take on the role, but he couldn't help jumping at the chance to portray one of his favourite comic characters. "It's huge shoes to fill, stepping into Rick Moranis' shoes. It's such an established, great character and I guess the only thing I have going for me is that it kind of sounds alike and that half of my family is from Canada." His mother's family is from [[Bathurst]], [[New Brunswick]].<ref>http://beta.mytelus.com/telusen/portal/NewsChannel.aspx?CatID=Entertainment&ArticleID=news/capfeed/entertainment/e041659A.xml</ref>

===Continued career===
After the cancellation of ''Full House'' in 1995, Coulier struggled to find prominent roles in television and film. After a brief stint in reality TV with ''The Surreal Life'' and ''Skating with Celebrities'', Coulier continued to make regular television appearances as the host of shows like ''America's Funniest People'', ''Animal Kidding'' and ''America's Most Talented Kid''. He continues to tour the US and Canada as a stand-up comedian, and recently Coulier launched a youth-oriented comedy website, ''cleanguys.TV''.{{Citation needed|date=June 2009}}

He is currently voicing the role of [[Bob and Doug McKenzie|Bob McKenzie]] on the Canadian animated series ''[[Bob & Doug (2009 TV series)|Bob & Doug]]''. The role was originated by [[Rick Moranis]] in live action sketches on the sketch comedy series ''[[Second City Television|SCTV]]'', but Moranis declined to voice the character in the new series.<ref name=star>Rob Salem, "[http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/Television/article/620381 Bob & Doug taking off again]". ''[[Toronto Star]]'', April 19, 2009.</ref>

===Comedic style===
Coulier's stand-up routine is centered on his ability to mimic celebrities and cartoon characters, a talent that has given him a second career in voice acting. Many of Coulier's bits involve putting well-known characters into unexpected situations. Generally, Coulier's material is largely family-friendly, a position he has extended to his youth-oriented comedy website, ''cleanguys.TV''.

As of April 5, 2008, Coulier is presently on tour with the Clean Guys of Comedy Tour, a family-friendly comedy group. The tour includes Ryan Hamilton from ''[[Last Comic Standing]]'' and Kivi Rogers.

==Personal life==
Coulier was married for two years to [[Jayne Modean]] and has one son named Luc.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0183417/bio Dave Coulier bio], ''[[IMDb.com]]''</ref>

==Filmography==
*''[[Bob & Doug (2009 TV series)|Bob & Doug]]'' (2009) ([[TV series]]) ([[voice actor|voice]] of [[Bob and Doug McKenzie|Bob McKenzie]])
*''[[Shredderman Rules]]!'' (2007) ([[television movie|TV]])
*''[[The GradeSchool Game]]'' (2007) (host)
*''[[Farce of the Penguins]]'' (2007) ([[direct to DVD movie]]) ([[voice actor|voice]])
*''[[Skating With Celebrities]]'' (2006) ([[TV Series]])
*''[[Robot Chicken]]'' (2006) ([[TV series]]) ([[voice actor/voice]])
*''[[The Surreal Life]]'' (2003) ([[TV series]]) (2004)
*''[[The Even Stevens Movie]]'' (2003) ([[television movie|TV]])
*''[[America's Most Talented Kid]]'' (2003) ([[TV series]])
*''[[To Tell the Truth]]'' (2000) ([[TV series]])
*''[[The Thirteenth Year]]'' (1999) ([[television movie|TV]])
*''[[Mighty Joe Young (1998 film)|Mighty Joe Young]]'' (1998) ([[Mighty Joe]])
*''[[America's Funniest People]]'' (1990) ([[TV series]])
*''[[The Real Ghostbusters]]'' (1986) ([[TV series]]) ([[Peter Venkman]]) (1987&nbsp;– 1991) (Originally [[Lorenzo Music]])
*''[[Full House]]'' (1987-1995) ([[TV series]])
*''[[Muppet Babies]]'' (1986-1991) ([[TV series]]) ([[voice actors|voice]])
*''[[Out of Control (TV series)|Out of Control]]'' (1984) ([[TV series]])
*''[[Things Are Tough All Over]]'' (1982) credited as Dave Couwlier
*''[[Scooby and Scrappy-Doo]]'' (1979) ([[TV series]]) ([[voice actor|voice]])
*''(re-syndicated (1985) version of) [[The Jetsons]]'' (1962) ([[voice actor|voice]])

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.cleanguys.tv/ cleanguys.TV]
*{{imdb|0183417|Dave Coulier}}

{{The Surreal Life}}

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Dave Coulier
Born
David Alan Coulier
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, impressionist, voice actor
Years active1979–present
SpouseJayne Modean (1990-1992) (divorced)
Websitehttp://www.davecoulier.tv/

David Alan "Dave" Coulier (born September 21, 1959) is an American stand-up comedian, impressionist, television and voice actor, and television host. He is well-known for his role as Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom Full House, which ran from 1987 to 1995.

Early life

Coulier was born in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He graduated, in 1977, from Notre Dame High School, in Harper Woods, Michigan. Coulier got his start by doing stand-up during school in which he impersonated his high-school principal and other staff over the PA system.[1]

Career

Coulier has done extensive voice work for shows including Extreme Ghostbusters, The Real Ghostbusters and Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (taking over the character of Peter Venkman after Lorenzo Music's departure from the role), Muppet Babies after Howie Mandel left (Baby Animal, Baby Bunsen, Bean Bunny and Uncle Statler and Waldorf, even a pre-teen Janice for one episode), Scooby and Scrappy-Doo, The Jetsons, Rude Dog and the Dweebs, Detention and Teen Titans.[citation needed]. From 1984 to 1986, he was also the host of a comedy series on Nickelodeon known as Out of Control.

However, Coulier is probably most famous for the role of Joey Gladstone on the sitcom Full House. He stayed on the show from 1987 until its cancellation in 1995. He was famous for doing voices and impersonations. In addition to Full House, Coulier starred in the children's comedy series Out of Control and appeared on George and Leo and Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher. He has also hosted America's Funniest People with Arleen Sorkin and later with Tawny Kitaen and Opportunity Knocks. Additionally, he was also a voice actor in Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose, and has voiced Felix the Cat on a few occasions. He also put out a solo album called Cut It Out, a self proclaimed tribute to "tank tops and short shorts."

In addition to his voice work, Coulier has also taken a few acting parts appearing in the Disney Channel Original Movie's The Thirteenth Year and The Even Stevens Movie (where he had a cameo as a reality show host), as well as the Nickelodeon original movie Shredderman Rules and he wrote and starred in an unaired pilot for FX called Whispers and Balls.

He also founded his own children's entertainment company F3 Entertainment, in 2000. In 2003, Coulier appeared on the 3rd season of The Surreal Life. Then in 2006, he appeared on the TV reality show Skating with Celebrities on FOX, where he was paired with Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan. They were eliminated on the fourth episode.

Currently he is a member of Duck's Breath Mystery Theater touring comedy troupe (which he claims is clean comedy but 'not quite as creepy' as Full House) as well as host of the series Animal Kidding. He was also a Kids Choice Awards host and starred as Mr. Byrd in the TV movie Shredderman Rules, in 2007.

On June 2, 2008, Chikara announced that Coulier was elected by the Chikara Board of Directors as the new commissioner of the professional wrestling promotion company, a position that he will hold for the following two years until the next election (taking place on May 25, 2010). On September 4, Coulier paired with the world's smallest man, He Pingping, in a tag-team match. Coulier is the successor to former Commissioner and fellow Full House cast member Bob Saget.

In 2009, Coulier provided the voice for Bob McKenzie on the Canadian animated series Bob & Doug, based on the SCTV characters Bob and Doug McKenzie. Coulier became the first person other than Rick Moranis to portray the character, as Moranis (who serves as executive producer) was not interested in resuming the part. Coulier says he understands that longtime fans might be skeptical of his take on the role, but he couldn't help jumping at the chance to portray one of his favourite comic characters. "It's huge shoes to fill, stepping into Rick Moranis' shoes. It's such an established, great character and I guess the only thing I have going for me is that it kind of sounds alike and that half of my family is from Canada." His mother's family is from Bathurst, New Brunswick.[2]

Continued career

After the cancellation of Full House in 1995, Coulier struggled to find prominent roles in television and film. After a brief stint in reality TV with The Surreal Life and Skating with Celebrities, Coulier continued to make regular television appearances as the host of shows like America's Funniest People, Animal Kidding and America's Most Talented Kid. He continues to tour the US and Canada as a stand-up comedian, and recently Coulier launched a youth-oriented comedy website, cleanguys.TV.[citation needed]

He is currently voicing the role of Bob McKenzie on the Canadian animated series Bob & Doug. The role was originated by Rick Moranis in live action sketches on the sketch comedy series SCTV, but Moranis declined to voice the character in the new series.[3]

Comedic style

Coulier's stand-up routine is centered on his ability to mimic celebrities and cartoon characters, a talent that has given him a second career in voice acting. Many of Coulier's bits involve putting well-known characters into unexpected situations. Generally, Coulier's material is largely family-friendly, a position he has extended to his youth-oriented comedy website, cleanguys.TV.

As of April 5, 2008, Coulier is presently on tour with the Clean Guys of Comedy Tour, a family-friendly comedy group. The tour includes Ryan Hamilton from Last Comic Standing and Kivi Rogers.

Personal life

Coulier was married for two years to Jayne Modean and has one son named Luc.[4]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ http://www.biography.com/articles/Dave-Coulier-466888
  2. ^ http://beta.mytelus.com/telusen/portal/NewsChannel.aspx?CatID=Entertainment&ArticleID=news/capfeed/entertainment/e041659A.xml
  3. ^ Rob Salem, "Bob & Doug taking off again". Toronto Star, April 19, 2009.
  4. ^ Dave Coulier bio, IMDb.com

External links

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