John Phillip Stamos was born on 19 August 1963, in Cypress, California USA, of part-Greek descent through his father Bill; his mother Loretta is American. John is a film and television producer, musician, songwriter, as well as an actor, perhaps best known for portraying the character of Jesse Katsopolis in the popular sitcom created by Jeff Franklin entitled “Full House”.
So just how rich is John Stamos, as of late 2017? According to sources, John Stamos’ net worth is estimated to be over $40 million, mostly accumulated from his acting career which began in the early 1980s.
John Stamos Net Worth $40 Million
John Stamos studied at the John F. Kennedy High School, but during his teenage years worked for his father as well. However, his parents supported his music and acting ambitions, and Stamos debuted on television screens in 1982 in “General Hospital”, a medical drama that had first aired on screens in 1963. For his role of Blackie Parrish, John Stamos received a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Prior to his big breakthrough, he also starred in a television series entitled “Dreams”, as well as a situation comedy called “You Again?”, and sometimes performed with the rock band “The Beach Boys”, even appearing in the film called “The Beach Boys: An American Family”, which was directed by Jeff Bleckner.
John’s breakthrough came in 1987, when with Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen portrayed other main characters of the series, “Full House” first aired on television screens, and finished its eight season run in 1995. An award-winning series, “Full House” inspired the release of several books based on the show, such as “Full House Stephanie” and “Full House Michelle”, and sparked rumors about the reboot of the series in 2014. Undoubtedly, the show made significant contributions to the fame of its main stars, especially John Stamos, who was able to launch a successful acting career afterwards.
Even though John Stamos is perhaps best known for his appearance in “Full House”, he rose to prominence again in 2005, when he joined the cast of the popular medical drama series called “ER”, and a year later became a regular star on the show, alongside Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Noah Wyle and Gloria Reuben. A winner of 23 Emmy Awards, “ER” is considered to be among the most outstanding medical drama series in the history of television, which also inspired many foreign adaptations, and the release of the “ER” video game and a book.
In addition, John Stamos has made appearances in “The Larry Sanders Show” – a popular sitcom starring Garry Shandling and Jeffrey Tambor – “Match Made in Heaven” with Olympia Dukakis and Kelly Rowan, an episode of “Friends” created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, as well as the comedy series called “Jake in Progress”, in which he portrayed the main character Jake Phillips. More recently John filmed the comedy-drama series entitled “Members Only”, which aired during 2014-2015, and “Grandfathered” in 2016, among other guest performances.
Stamos’ contributions to the film industry have been acknowledged with a Soapy Award as well as Young Artist Award for “General Hospital”, and People’s Choice Award for “Grandfathered”.
In his personal life, John was married to model Rebecca Romijn from 1998 until 2005, and has been engaged to Caitlin McHugh since October 2017; they are expecting their first child. They currently reside in Los Angeles.
People's Choice Award for Favorite Actor in a New TV Series (2016), TV Land Favorite Elvis Impersonation Award (2007),TV Land Timeless Icon Award (2016)
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, TV Land Quintessential Non-Traditional Family Award, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Movies
Never Too Young to Die, Wedding Wars, Born to Ride, My Man Is a Loser, The Disappearance Of Christina, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, The Two Mr. Kissels, Father of Invention, A Raisin in the Sun, Love After Death, Party Monster, Secrets of Eden, My Best Friend's Wife, How to Marry a Billionaire, A Mat...
TV Shows
Scream Queens, Grandfathered, ER, Jake in Progress, Full House, You Again?, Dreams, Biography, Thieves
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I always knock around the idea of a reunion, whether that's a new TV show or a movie or something else. I keep an open mind about it. I think getting everyone back together would be the tricky part about that. A remake I think is more realistic. Get some new actors, update the characters, make it more modern. I'd like to be involved with it creatively if there ever was a realistic chance of it being made.
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I was so young when I started on Full House (1987). I started on the show at age 25 and when the show ended, I was only 33. People that age these days look like kids. It's hard to believe "Uncle Jesse" was pretty much a kid on that show.
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I grew up with sisters, which was fun. Being outnumbered, they always got their way. However, they are great judges of character. If I bring home a new girlfriend, I can tell within minutes if they approve or not. It's saved me from many painful relationships, so I will always appreciate them for that.
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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".
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[on starring in Full House (1987)] 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. Was it Seinfeld (1989), Friends (1994), Mary Tyler Moore (1970)? No. Was it a heartwarming show you could watch with your kids? Yes. And there's nothing wrong with that.
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Mary-Kate [Mary-Kate Olsen] and Ashley [Ashley Olsen], who played Michelle, were great. I miss them, I love them, and I need to borrow some money from them.
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Spokesman for "10-10-987", a long-distance carrier. [June 2003]
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Starring as Albert Peterson in the Broadway revival of "Bye Bye Birdie". [October 2009]
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Starring in his new ABC show Jake in Progress (2005) [March 2005]
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Replacing Antonio Banderas on the role of Guido Contini in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of the musical "Nine" at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City. [October 2003]
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(April 29th - September 8th) Starred in the Broadway show "Cabaret" as The Master of Ceremonies [2002]
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Production company is "St. Amos Productions".
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Is friends with radio personality Howard Stern. He played the drums at Howard Stern's wedding with Beth Stern.
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Mentioned in the film Step Brothers (2008) as the one guy the main characters would sleep with if they were a female.
Parents are William 'Bill' John Stamos (1934-1998) & Loretta Phillips.
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Has two younger sisters, Janeen & Alaina.
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Was the first to announce his departure from Full House (1987) 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 (1987).
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His father was of Greek descent. His mother was of English and Irish ancestry. John's family's surname was originally "Stamotopoulos".
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He and his ex-wife Rebecca Romijn, have both guest-starred on the TV show Friends (1994), though not in the same episode.
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Plays the drums, and was the touring drummer for The Beach Boys at one time.
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Was considered for the role of Cyclops on X-Men (2000). The part ultimately went to James Marsden.