John Stamos

Infobox_Actor
name = John Stamos


caption = Stamos, circa 1991
birthname = John Phillip Stamos
birthdate = birth date and age|1963|08|19
birthplace = Cypress, California,
United States
website = http://www.johnstamos.net/
academyawards =
spouse = Rebecca Romijn (1997–2005)
(divorced)
awards = Soapy Awards - Exciting New Actor
1982 "General Hospital"
Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor in Daytime Soap
1983 "General Hospital"
TV Land Award - Favorite Elvis Impersonation
2006 "Full House"

John Phillip Stamos (IPAEng|ˈsteɪmoʊs born August 19 1963) is an Emmy Award-nominated American television/theatre actor. He is known for his role as Jesse Katsopolis on the ABC comedy series "Full House"; he can now be seen as Tony Gates on the NBC drama series" ER".

Biography

Early life

Stamos was born in Cypress, California, the son of Loretta (née Phillips) and Bill Stamos, a fast food restaurateur of Greek origin. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/8/John-Stamos.html John Stamos Biography (1963-) ] ] Stamos has two younger sisters, Alaina and Janeen who both work as school teachers. He attended Lexington Junior High and John F. Kennedy High . He began learning drums at the age of four. When he was 13 he started a rock band with a couple of his friends and named the band Destiny. The band was able to get paying gigs at parties and local amusement parks. Prior to that, Stamos had enjoyed putting on puppet and magic shows, and making movies with the family movie camera as a child. After a high school field trip to a taping of "Happy Days", he decided to focus on a career in show business. [http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800099814/bio John Stamos biography on Yahoo!] ]

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 1983. Then "General Hospital" casting director Gary Price noted that Stamos did not read for any particular parts.Fact|date=November 2007 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 rock musician.

Stamos kept up television guest appearances until he landed a starring role opposite Jack Klugman in the NBC sitcom "You Again?", in which he played Klugman's 17 year-old-son who had come back to live with him after many years. This series lasted exactly one year, and upon its cancellation, Stamos was approached by producer Jeff Franklin about a new comedy pilot for ABC, which eventually became "Full House". He was later offered a part for the hit television series the Wiggles, but he declined stating that he was "too wiggled out."

"Full House"

Stamos signed on originally as "Adam Cochran", but he then changed the first name to Jesse before taping the premiere. "Full House" gradually became a hit, and the show solidified Stamos' career. During the second season he then changed his character's last name to Katsopolis to highlight his Greek heritage, according to "Jeff Franklin".

After the eighth season of "Full House", ABC decided to drop the show from their lineup. The ninth season was picked up by the WB Network, and consequently, Stamos announced his departure from the show.Fact|date=November 2007 Concerned over the loss of such a major character, the "Full House" producers opted not to continue the series.

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". He appeared in the episode "The One with the Donor", playing Zach, a friend that Chandler brings home to use as a potential 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. [Mackie, Drew. [http://www.afterelton.com/people/2006/12/stamos.html?page=0%2C1 John Stamos Plays Gay On "Wedding Wars"] , "After Elton", December 11, 2006. Accessed June 10, 2008.] He has made several voice acting appearances such as in the MTV animated series "Clone High" in the episode, "", where he played himself, and as the What's Global Warming Penguin in Bob Saget's parody film "Farce of the Penguins".

In 2006, he joined the cast of "ER" as paramedic-turned-intern Tony Gates.

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. [ [http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/roast_saget/about_john_stamos/index.jhtml Meet the Roast Master | The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget | Comedy Central ] ]

Music and theater

Stamos also has an active music career, having occasionally toured as a drummer and backing vocalist with The Beach Boys, and having appeared on Broadway as the Emcee in "Cabaret", and also in "Nine" and "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying". He is known for singing the lead vocal in the Beach Boys song "Forever" on the 1992 album "Summer in Paradise". He played in the band The Signals.

Personal life

The actor has had several notable girlfriends. During his appearance on "General Hospital", he dated actress Demi Moore. Following this, he dated actress Lori Loughlin, who would later become his television wife on "Full House". Stamos then dated singer and choreographer Paula Abdul before citing the media's interference as the reason for their separation. [ [http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/john-stamos/bio/158321 John Stamos Biography | TVGuide.com ] ]

In 1994, he met Rebecca Romijn at a Victoria's Secret fashion show, where she was modeling. Two months later, the pair began dating. [Silverman, Stephen M. [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,686127,00.html Divorce for John, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos] , "People", August 23, 2004. Accessed June 10, 2008.] On September 19, 1998, the couple married. They were officially divorced on March 1, 2005.

During an interview on the Howard Stern Radio Show in May 2006, he stated that he was currently dating Argentine topmodel Daniela Urzi. [ [http://www.eonline.com/celebrities/profile/index.jsp?uuid=17c8114e-2d2c-4458-97f0-9037ccaa5e25 John Stamos - Profile, Latest News and Related Articles ] ]

In 2007, Stamos arrived in Australia for a promotional tour. He appeared on a sketch on "The Nation" and an interview on "Mornings with Kerri-Anne" during which his behavior was erratic. A spokesperson for the network initially told reporters that it was due to jet-lag, however Stamos later states that it was in fact due to Ambien, a prescription sleeping medication. [ [http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,22013794-10388,00.html John Stamos blames it all on sleeping pill] , June 26, 2007. [http://www.grandvideos.com/file/1272-uncle-jesse-drunk.html Video link] ]

Stamos is good friends with "South Park" co-creator Matt Stone. [Allie. [http://allieiswired.com/archives/2006/08/august-19th-2006-happy-birthday-john-stamos/ August 19th 2006 - Happy Birthday John Stamos!] , "Allie", August 19, 2006. Accessed June 10, 2008.]

Stamos is scheduled to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009. [http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2008-06-19-walk-of-fame_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip]

In popular culture

In the film "Mean Girls," (2004) one of the girls who attends the high school says that Regina George (Rachel McAdams), once sat on a plane with John Stamos and he called her pretty. [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377092/quotes Mean Girls (2004) - Memorable quotes ] ]

In the film "The Benchwarmers" (2006) Jon Heder and his friend David Spade are watching a geek deliver a speech at a baseball game. Jon Heder says, "This nerd makes me seem like Rambo", to which David Spade replies "I don't think so". Jon Heder asks "John Stamos?", then David Spade says "Warmer". The movie was co-written by Nick Swardson, who has also used John Stamos as a reference in his stand-up material, citing that he'd like to pay him $5,000 to show up at his funeral, just to "cry, and leave. That's it!"

In the film "Step Brothers" (2008), Will Ferrell and his stepbrother John C. Reilly are conversing in their bedroom when he asks him, "If you were a girl, who is the one guy you would sleep with?". Both actors agree on John Stamos and evolve into best friends.

John also frequently drums for The Beach Boys when they tour during the summer. He usually gets to sing Dennis Wilson's "Forever" during the set. "Forever" was also featured on "Full House" as a video in which Stamos also sings with his band and to his twins on the show.

Filmography

Awards & Nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards
*1983: Nominated, "Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series" - "General Hospital"

Emmy Awards
*2000: Nominated, "Outstanding Miniseries" - "The Beach Boys: An American Family" (shared w/producers)

Soapy Awards
*1983: Won, "Most Exciting New Actor" - "General Hospital"

TV Land Awards
*2004: Nominated, "Quintessential Non-Traditional Family" - "Full House" (shared w/castmembers)
*2007: Won, "Favorite Elvis Impersonation" - "Full House"

Young Artist Awards
*1983: Nominated, "Best Young Actor in a Daytime Series" - "General Hospital"
*1984: Won, "Best Young Actor in a Daytime Series" - "General Hospital"
*1985: Nominated, "Best Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series" - "Dreams"

References

External links

* [http://www.johnstamos.net/ John Stamos official site]
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