| John Stamos |
Stamos backstage at the Emmy Awards, 1990 |
| Born |
John Phillip Stamos
August 19, 1963 (1963-08-19) (age 46)
Cypress, California, U.S. |
| Occupation |
Actor/Musician |
| Years active |
1982–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Rebecca Romijn (1998–2005)
(divorced) |
John Phillip Stamos (pronounced /ˈsteɪmoʊs/ STAY-mohs; born August 19, 1963; is an American actor best known for his work in television, especially as Uncle Jesse on the ABC sitcom Full House. Since the cancellation of that show in 1995, Stamos has appeared in numerous television films and series. From 2006 to 2009, Stamos had a starring role on the NBC medical drama ER. In September 2009, he began playing the role of Albert in the Broadway revival of Bye Bye Birdie.[1][2]
Biography
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 1984. Then General Hospital casting director Gary Price noted that Stamos did not read for any particular parts.[citation needed] 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 American musician.
Full House
ABC's Full House gradually became a hit, and the show solidified Stamos' career. In the first season, his character's full name was credited as Jesse Cochran. During the second season he then changed his character's last name to Katsopolis to highlight his Greek heritage, according to Jeff Franklin. The series was canceled after eight seasons.
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.[3] He has made several voice acting appearances such as in the MTV animated series Clone High in the episode, Changes: The Big Prom: The Sex Romp: The Season Finale, where he played himself, and as the What's Global Warming Penguin in Bob Saget's parody film Farce of the Penguins.
In 2005, Stamos guest starred in 2 episodes in season 12 of ER as paramedic-turned-intern Tony Gates. In 2006, at the start of ER's thirteenth season, he joined the cast of ER as a series regular. Executive producer John Wells reported[citation needed] how he wanted him earlier the season before but Stamos was contracted with Jake in Progress. Shortly after that show was canceled, Stamos was brought aboard as a series regular.
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.[4]
Music and theater
Stamos also has an active music career, having appeared on Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret, and also in Nine and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. He is also proficient at drums, keyboards, guitar, bass and various percussion instruments. In 1990, he played drums and recorded with The Beach Boys on the title track of the comedy Problem Child. Stamos had appeared in the music video for The Beach Boys' 1988 hit Kokomo, playing the conga. He later appeared singing lead vocals on the song "Forever" (written by Dennis Wilson) on their 1992 album Summer in Paradise. Stamos also played in the band The Signals.
On March 30, 2009 he announced on "E! News" that he will participate in the upcoming Broadway revival of Bye Bye Birdie.[5]
Personal life
During his appearance on General Hospital, he dated actress Tracie Childs. Stamos then dated singer and choreographer Paula Abdul before citing the media's interference as the reason for their separation.[6] In 1994, he met Rebecca Romijn at a Victoria's Secret fashion show, where she was modeling. Two months later, the pair began dating.[7] On September 19, 1998, the couple married. The couple divorced on March 1, 2005.
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, once referring to a reporter's bad review of his acting as a direct outpouring of the reporter's insecurities around his tiny weiner. A spokesperson for the network initially told reporters that it was due to jet-lag, but Stamos later states that it was in fact due to Ambien, a prescription sleeping medication.[8] In an interview with Brandon Voss of The Advocate in October 2009, Stamos finally admitted that he had been "plastered" during the Mornings with Kerri-Anne interview, blaming his previous excuses on publicists.[9]
Stamos is good friends with South Park co-creator Matt Stone.[10], Bob Saget and Dave Coulier (his co-actors from Full House).
Stamos was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 16, 2009.[11]
Stamos was interviewed on Anytime with Bob Kushell in 2008 and revealed that he's an avid Disneyland memorabilia collector. He has one of the original 'It's a Small World' dolls in his collection.
In popular culture
In the film Mean Girls (2004), one of the girls who attends the high school tells that Regina George (Rachel McAdams) met him by stating: "One time she met John Stamos on a plane and he told her she was pretty." [12]
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 chick, who's the one guy you'd sleep with?". Both simultaneously agree on John Stamos and instantly become best friends.
Stamos 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.
In the popular webcomic Penny Arcade, the character of Gabe constructs a large statue of writer/director/producer Joss Whedon which the character's accomplice, Tycho Brahe, mistakes for John Stamos.[13]
In the animated series Clone High, Principal Cinnamon J. Scudworth, Ph.D, has a strong hatred for Stamos, and this contempt for Stamos' good looks leads to a psychological breakdown for Scudworth. As Scudworth quickly comes apart, he shouts, "Stamos! Damn him and his jet-black hair and award-winning smile! Oh, I'm a failure! A failure! I'm so disorganized! I start to dial, but I never call anyone back! You should see my car! It's a mess. I'm a mess! I go to the submarine sandwich restaurant and I leave my submarine sandwich restaurant value card at home, every time! All I want is a free sandwich. STAMOS!"
Music
- Forever - 3:10
The music was made for the Stamos character in the TV series, Full House. John performed the song In the episode where Jesse Katsopolis, his character, demonstrates the video clip of the song to the family.
Filmography
Awards and 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
- ^ Jones, Kenneth. "Stamos, Gershon, Houdyshell, Irwin Will Put on a Happy Face in Broadway Birdie", Playbill.com, April 2, 2009
- ^ Jones, Kenneth. "Bye Bye Birdie, With Stamos, Gershon, Irwin, Houdyshell and Trimm, Returns to Broadway", Playbill.com, September 10, 2009
- ^ Mackie, Drew. John Stamos Plays Gay On "Wedding Wars", After Elton, December 11, 2006. Accessed June 10, 2008.
- ^ Meet the Roast Master | The Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget | Comedy Central
- ^ Stamos Set to Bye Bye Birdie Broadway World, March 31, 2009
- ^ John Stamos Biography | TVGuide.com
- ^ Silverman, Stephen M. Divorce for John, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, People, August 23, 2004. Accessed June 10, 2008.
- ^ John Stamos blames it all on sleeping pill, June 26, 2007. Video link
- ^ What’s the Story, John Stamos?
- ^ Allie. August 19th 2006 - Happy Birthday John Stamos!, Allie, August 19, 2006. Accessed June 10, 2008.
- ^ BIRDIE's John Stamos to be Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, 11/16
- ^ Mean Girls (2004) - Memorable quotes
- ^ http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2009/2/27/
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