Bob Saget

Birth Name:

Robert Lane Saget

Birth Place:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

Board member of the Scleroderma Research Foundation in honor of his sister, who died of the disease at age 47
Supports several charities and organizations including Alliance for Children's Rights, Much Love Animal Rescue, The Hollywood Cookbook and Augie's Quest
After immersing himself in the stand-up comedy world of Los Angeles, Saget was cast in small roles on film and television until landing a spot on CBS's "The Morning Program․"
Made his screen acting debut in the short film "Devices" in 1980
Best known for his role as Danny Tanner in "Full House" and as the host of "America's Funniest Home Videos․"
While his best-known roles are that of typical "family man" characters, he is also regarded for his R-rated stand-up comedy routines
Wrote, produced, directed, and did the voice-over work for the comedy documentary "Farce of the Penguins" in 2007
Says that while he enjoys acting, stand-up comedy is his true passion
Chosen as the winning bachelor on a 1979 episode of "The Dating Game․"
Published his book "Dirty Daddy - The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian" in 2014

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