John Phillip Stamos was born in Cypress, California, to Loretta , which was the first marriage for both. They were officially divorced on March 1, 2005.
(24 December 1997) Engaged to model Rebecca Romijn.
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world
He purchased a Disneyland entrance sign for over $30,000.
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 both guest-starred on the TV show "Friends" , though not in the same episode.
Johns father was of Greek descent, with roots in the island of Santorini. His familys surname was originally "Stamotopoulos". Johns maternal grandfather was of half Russian Jewish and half German (Lutheran) descent, and Johns maternal grandmother was of English and Irish ancestry. Johns character on the show "Jake in Progress" was named Jake Phillips, which was also the name of Johns maternal grandfather (whose own father was Russian Jewish immigrant Jacob Phillips).
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" .
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.
Mentioned in the film Step Brothers as the one guy the main characters would sleep with if they were a female.
Is friends with radio personality Howard Stern. He played the drums at Howard Sterns wedding with Beth Stern.
Production company is "St. Amos Productions".
(April 29th - September 8th) Starred in the Broadway show "Cabaret" as The Master of Ceremonies
(October 2003) Replacing Antonio Banderas on the role of Guido Contini in the Roundabout Theatre Companys revival of the musical "Nine" at Broadways Eugene ONeill Theatre in New York City.
(March 2005) Starring in his new ABC show "Jake in Progress"
(October 2009) Starring as Albert Peterson in the Broadway revival of "Bye Bye Birdie".
(June 2003) Spokesman for "10-10-987", a long-distance carrier.
Was close friends with the late Don Rickles.
This is an old family secret, and I just found this out recently, and it,almost broke my heart. My mother said to me, "I had never told you,this, but God, you were an ugly baby".
I like when guests come over early and we chop veggies and talk and play music.
Mary-Kate and Ashley, who played Michelle, were great. I miss them, I love them, and I need to borrow some money from them.
