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John Stamos Biography

Birth Name:John Phillip Stamos

Birth Place:Cypress, California, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Has raised awareness for Project Cuddle, an organization that tries to find homes for abandoned babies and offers support for women at risk for abandoning their babies
  • Has received TV Land's Timeless Icon Award
  • Quote: "(On his career after "Full House"): "It's taken me years to have people realize that I can do more than that mullet-headed, guitar-playing motorcycle guy․․․It's been 10 years of․․․hiding out for a while and just growing up and becoming a man․""
  • Quote: "(On starring in "Full House"): "The whole time I was on it, I wished I was on another show, I'm not gonna lie to you․ But I look back on it fondly, and I'm proud of it․""
  • Best known for his role in the sereis "Full House․"
  • Paid $30,700 for a Disneyland entrance sign and has a lifetime pass to the theme park
  • Played the drums at Howard Stern's wedding to Beth Ostrosky
  • Has frequently performed with the band The Beach Boys

Awards

  • 1983Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 1983Soapy-Most Exciting New Actor: winner
  • 1983Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Daytime Series: nominated
  • 1984Soapy-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
  • 1984Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in Daytime Soap: winner
  • 1985Young Artist Award-Best Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1993TV Guide Award-Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: nominated
  • 2004TV Land Award-Quintessential Non-Traditional Family: nominated
  • 2007TV Land Award-Favorite Elvis Impersonation: winner
  • 2016People's Choice Award-Favorite Actor in a New TV Series: winner
  • 2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Children's Program: nominated