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John Stamos / Uncle Jesse
File:John Stamos.jpg
Born
John Phillip Stamos

(1963-08-19) August 19, 1963 (age 61)
Cypress, California, US
Occupation(s)Actor
Musician And Singer
Years active1982–present
Spouse(s)Rebecca Romijn
(m. 1998–2005; divorced)

Early life

Stamos was born in Cypress, California. He attended John F. Kennedy High School. [1] He is the oldest child and only son of Loretta (née Phillips), a former swimsuit model who was raised in England and Bill Stamos, a Greek immigrant and restaurateur from Paraguay.[2][3] Stamos has two younger sisters, Jannen and Alaina, who are both teachers. His family's last name was originally Stamatopoulos (Greek: Σταματόπουλος) but his paternal grandparents shortened the name to Stamos after they moved to the United States from Greece.[4] ('-poulos' is a common Greek suffix in surnames, meaning "son of"; 'Stamato-' is the root.) His maternal grandparents were originally from Ireland.

When Stamos was a child, he was told mistakenly by his family doctor that he had a hernia. He underwent surgery, but it turned out that there was no hernia present, but the embarrassing thing for Stamos is, the procedure left him with an odd-looking belly-button, which he showed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien after O'Brien pressured him to do so. He was Kevin Rehbein Best Friend

Early career

Stamos began his acting career with a role on the television show General Hospital as Blackie Parrish, for which he received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 1984. Then General Hospital casting director Gary Price noted that Stamos did not read for any particular parts.[citation needed] His stint on General Hospital got him noticed with daytime viewers, but by 1984 Stamos decided to move on when he auditioned for, and got the lead role, in a short-lived CBS sitcom called Dreams, in which he played an aspiring musician in a band of the same name.

Later on he played a role in the sitcom You Again? with Jack Klugman.

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John Stamos's early look.


Full House

Stamos in February 1990

ABC's Full House gradually became a hit, and the show solidified Stamos's career. In the first season, his character's full name was credited as Jesse Cochran. During the second season he then changed his character's last name to Katsopolis to highlight his Greek heritage, according to Jeff Franklin. He played one of the show's protagonists, Jesse, who lived with his brother in-law Danny (Bob Saget), whose deceased wife was Jesse's older sister. Danny's best friend Joey (Dave Coulier) also lived in the house with them. He helped raise his young nieces DJ, Stephanie, and Michelle. He was known to be the "bad boy" at first, until he fell in love with and married Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis and had twin boys Nicholas and Alexander, better known as Nicky and Alex. Although the series was canceled after eight seasons, he still maintains a close relationship with his co-stars Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin, Jodie Sweetin, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, and Candace Cameron Bure. As of 2011, the show airs on ABC Family and TeenNick in re-runs.

Post-Full House

Since the show's cancellation, Stamos has appeared in numerous made-for-television films, stage productions, television series and commercials. He had starring roles in the television series Thieves (2001), and Jake in Progress (2005). Both shows ran for several episodes before cancellation. In 2003, Stamos guest-starred in Friends, appearing in the episode The One with the Donor, playing a man who went to Chandler and Monica's apartment for dinner, not knowing he was actually being interviewed to be a sperm donor.

In the controversial A&E television movie Wedding Wars (2006), he starred as Shel, a gay wedding planner. He stated that his performance reflected his support for same-sex marriages.[5] He has made several voice acting appearances such as in the MTV animated series Clone High in the episode, Changes: The Big Prom: The Sex Romp: The Season Finale, where he played himself, and as the What's Global Warming Penguin in Bob Saget's parody film Farce of the Penguins.

In 2006, Stamos guest starred in two episodes in season 12 of ER as paramedic-turned-intern Tony Gates. In 2006, at the start of ER's thirteenth season, he joined the cast of ER as a series regular. Executive producer John Wells reported[citation needed] how he wanted him earlier the season before but Stamos was contracted with Jake in Progress. Shortly after that show was canceled, Stamos was brought aboard as a series regular.

In February 2008, Stamos appeared in the television adaptation of A Raisin in the Sun. In August 2008, Stamos was announced as Roastmaster of The Roast of Bob Saget on Comedy Central.[6]

On June 8, 2010, it was announced that John Stamos will portray Carl Howell, a new love interest for Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays), in the second season on the popular television show Glee.[7][8]

In 2011, Stamos guest-starred on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.[9] and was featured in a CollegeHumor video with Bob Saget. [10] Stamos also guest-starred as himself on Two and a Half Men as Charlie's old friend, who was interested in buying the house, until he found out that the place was Charlie's.

Music and theater

John Stamos performed on an independently released 1994 album entitled Shades of Blue along with Lanny Cordola, Gary Griffin, Sandra Stephens, Tony Guerrero, and David Enos. Shades of Blue was re-released digitally through iTunes and other channels in 2010 after being long out-of-print.

Stamos appeared on Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret, and also in Nine and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.

Stamos performed the Billy Joel song "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" on the 2006 charity album Unexpected Dreams – Songs From the Stars. He also performed the role of MC in the Broadway production of "Cabaret."

Stamos performed on a Marianas Trench (band) song recorded on the album Masterpiece Theatre

On March 30, 2009, he announced that he would participate in the Broadway revival of Bye Bye Birdie.[11] Stamos won the 2009–2010 Golden Icon Award for best actor in a musical for his performance in that production.[12]

Stamos was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 16, 2009.[13]

Stamos performed with John Fogerty on April 24, 2010 during one of the Tampa Bay Rays Post-Game Concerts. Stamos rotated between the tambourine, drums, & bass guitar throughout the concert.

In 2011, Stamos performed alongside an all-star cast in Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl as Corny Collins.

Stamos also played in the band The Signals.

The Beach Boys

Stamos, who is proficient at the drums, keyboards, guitar, bass and various percussion instruments, has occasionally performed with The Beach Boys, dating back to the 1980s. In 1988, he appeared in their video for "Kokomo," in which he played the conga steel drums. In 1990, he played drums for them on the title track of the comedy Problem Child.

In 1992, he sang lead vocals on a new version of "Forever" for their album Summer in Paradise. The song was originally written and sung by Beach Boy Dennis Wilson and released in 1970. The song was also featured twice on Full House. The first was a recording sung at his character's wedding, while the second was a recording sung for his character's twin sons. The 1992 music video, titled "Forever by Jesse and the Rippers", featured Stamos predominantly. Three of The Beach Boys members are however briefly shown singing harmonies with Stamos: Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston, and Mike Love.

Since the 1990s, Stamos has regularly performed with The Beach Boys during their summer tours, playing drums and guitar, and singing some of their hit songs such as "Forever."[citation needed].

On the March 30, 2010 episode of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, Stamos appeared with them again, playing drums, congos, and guitar.

Stamos toured with The Beach Boys in the spring of 2010, including an appearance at Fort Myers, Florida.[14]

In June 2011, Stamos performed with The Beach Boys at a benefit concert for the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network.[15]

On January 13, 2012, John Stamos announced that he will also be performing with the Beach Boys for their 50th Anniversary Tour. [16]

Personal life

In 1994, he met Rebecca Romijn at a Victoria's Secret fashion show, where she was modeling. Two months later, the pair began dating.[17] On September 19, 1998, the couple married. They separated in April 2004, and divorced on March 1, 2005.

Stamos has a life time pass to Disneyland. He purchased a sign at the entrance of Disneyland on ebay for $30,700 in the year 2000. [18]

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
1986 Never Too Young to Die Lance Stargrove
1991 Born to Ride Cpl. Grady Westfall
1997 Private Parts Himself Cameo appearance
A Match Made in Heaven Thomas "Tom" Rosner TV Movie
2000 Dropping Out Ronny
2001 My Best Friend's Wife Steve Richards
2002 Femme Fatale Cheesy Agent Cameo appearance
Run Ronnie Run Himself
2003 Party Monster Talk Show Host
2004 I Am Stamos Himself Short film
Knots Cal Scoppa
2007 Farce of the Penguins What's Global Warming Penguin Voice role
Direct-to-DVD release
2010 Father of Invention
2012 Secrets of Eden Pastor Stephen Drew Lifetime Original Movie

Television

Year Title Role Other notes
1982 General Hospital Blackie Parrish 1982–1984
1984 Dreams Gino Minnelli 12 episodes
1985 Alice in Wonderland Messenger TV movie
1986 You Again? Matt Willows 26 episodes
1987 Full House Jesse Katsopolis 192 episodes, 1987–1995
1989 The New Mickey Mouse Club Unknown 1 episode: "Guest Day"
1990 Daughter of the Streets blues clues TV movie
1991 Captive Robert Knott TV movie
1992 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Jesse Katsopolis 1 episode: "Hangin' with Michelle"
1993 The Disappearance of Christina Joe Seldon TV movie
Tales from the Crypt Johnny 1 episode: "Till Death Do We Part"
1994 Fatal Vows: The Alexandra O'Hara Story Nick Pagan TV movie
"It's Now Or Never, The Tribute To Elvis" Himself/Host TV special
1997 Tracey Takes On... Rob Trasca 1 episode: "Movies"
A Match Made in Heaven Tom Rosner TV movie
1998 The Marriage Fool Robert Walsh TV movie
1999 Sealed with a Kiss Bennett Blake TV movie
2000 Fortunate Son Unsold TV pilot
The Beach Boys: An American Family Drummer TV miniseries
Uncredited role/Executive producer
Emmy Award nomination – "Outstanding Miniseries"
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale Tom Nathan TV movie
2001 Thieves Johnny 10 episodes
2003 Friends Zach 1 episode: "The One With the Donor"
The Reagans John Sears TV movie
2005 The Andy Milonakis Show Himself 1 episode: Season 1, Episode 3
Jake in Progress Jake Phillips 21 episodes, 2005–2006
ER Dr. Tony Gates 65 episodes, 2005–2009
2006 Wedding Wars Shel Grandy TV movie
2008 A Raisin in the Sun Karl Lindner TV movie
The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget Himself TV special
The Two Mr. Kissels Andrew Kissel TV movie
2010 Entourage Himself Season 7
Glee Carl Howell Season 2; Recurring Role
2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Ken Turner Season 12; 1 episode
2011 Two and a Half Men Himself Season 9; episode 1

Awards and nominations

Wins

Nominations

References

  1. ^ http://www.pop-culture.net/j/John-Stamos.html
  2. ^ "John Stamos Biography (1963–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  3. ^ http://www.teentelevision.com/2007/01/08/stamos-uses-real-life-trauma-as-research
  4. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001764/bio
  5. ^ Mackie, Drew. John Stamos Plays Gay On "Wedding Wars", After Elton, December 11, 2006. Accessed June 10, 2008.
  6. ^ "Meet the Roast Master | The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget". Comedy Central. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  7. ^ Ausiello, Michael (February 21, 2011). "'Glee' exclusive: John Stamos sinks his teeth into plum part". Ausiellofiles.ew.com. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  8. ^ John Stamos. "It's Official! John Stamos ''Will'' Come to ''Glee'' Next Season". Eonline.com. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  9. ^ "Exclusive: John Stamos to Guest-Star on Law & Order: SVU". TVGuide.com. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
  10. ^ http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6582695/john-stamos-guide-to-cuddling
  11. ^ Stamos Set to Bye Bye Birdie Broadway World, March 31, 2009
  12. ^ [1] Broadway World, January 22, 2010
  13. ^ "BIRDIE's John Stamos to be Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, 11/16". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved February 25, 2011.
  14. ^ By Bob Greene, CNN Contributor (May 2, 2010). "Beach Boys' good vibrations = summer". CNN.com. Retrieved February 25, 2011. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ Actor John Stamos To Perform With The Beach Boys
  16. ^ Theo Spielberg (January 13, 2012). "John Stamos to Perform With the Beach Boys During 50th Anniversary Tour". spinner.com. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  17. ^ Silverman, Stephen M. Divorce for John, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, People, August 23, 2004. Accessed June 10, 2008.
  18. ^ http://www.pop-culture.net/j/John-Stamos.html

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