John Stamos Biography
John Stamos' original family name is Stamotopoulos, 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 school teachers. His first professional role was as Blackie Parrish on the daytime soap,
General Hospital, which turned into a 2-year role, for which he won two Soap Opera Digest Awards (1982 & 1983). In 1987, he began the role of Jesse on
Full House, 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.
Trivia

Dated his
General Hospital co-star
Demi Moore.

Engaged to model
Rebecca Romijn. [24 December 1997]

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world [1990]

Dated
Lori Loughlin

He purchased a Disneyland entrance sign for over $30,000

Dated
Paula Abdul. Once said that if it wasn't for the media, they would still be together.

In real life he is very close to
Mary-Kate Olsen and
Ashley Olsen, who played his niece Michelle on
Full House.

Was considered for the role of Cyclops on
X-Men. The part ultimately went to
James Marsden.

Plays the drums, and was the touring drummer for
The Beach Boys at one time.

He and his ex-wife
Rebecca Romijn, have both guest-starred on the TV show
Friends, though not in the same episode.

His father was of Greek heritage, and his mother is of Irish and English heritage.

Was the first to announce his departure from
Full House after the eighth season because of his disapproval of the shows planned move from ABC to the WB after the eighth season.
Candace Cameron Bure (then yet Candace Cameron) also planned on the eighth season being her last so that she could go to college, so the rest of the cast and crew decided that, instead of having a ninth season, the eighth season on ABC would be the last one for
Full House.

Shares the same birthday with
Friends co-star
Matthew Perry

Has two younger sisters, Janeen & Alaina

Parents are William 'Bill' John Stamos (1934-1998) & Loretta Phillips

Grew up in Cypress, CA; hometown of fellow
Full House star
Jodie Sweetin,
Michael Fishman (DJ on
Roseanne) and
Tiger Woods.

Loves
Elvis Presley.
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