Bob Saget Biography

Fast Facts

• 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