John Stamos
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 19, 1963 in Cypress, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1952–2027 (76 Years)
- Total Credits
- 141 credits in database
Biography
John Phillip Stamos is an American actor and musician born on August 19, 1963, in Cypress, California. He first gained recognition for his contract role as Blackie Parrish on the ABC television soap opera General Hospital, earning a nomination for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 10th Daytime Emmy Awards in 1983. He is known for his extensive work in television, most notably starring as Jesse Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom Full House until its finale in 1995. Following the conclusion of Full House, he appeared in numerous television films and series. From 2005 to 2009, he starred as Dr. Tony Gates in the NBC medical drama ER. Additionally, he has previous Broadway performance stints.
Career overview
John Phillip Stamos is an American actor and musician born on August 19, 1963, in Cypress, California. He first gained recognition for his contract role as Blackie Parrish on the ABC television soap opera General Hospital. For his work on the series, he received a nomination for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the 10th Daytime Emmy Awards in 1983.
Stamos is widely known for his extensive work in television, most notably for his starring role as Jesse Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom Full House. Following the conclusion of that series in 1995, he has appeared in numerous television films and series. From 2005 to 2009, he starred as Dr. Tony Gates in the NBC medical drama ER. His career also includes former Broadway stints, such as his appearance in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. With 130 known acting credits on the Movie Database, Stamos has maintained a long career in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
141 titles- Drag (2027)
- Palm Royale (2024) as Dusty Magic
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) as Craig Massey
- LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition (2024) as Iron Man (voice)
- The House from... (2024) Thanks
- Kiff (2023) as Hoby (voice)
- UnPrisoned (2023) as Murphy Collins
- The Prank Panel (2023) as Self
- Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 (2023) as Self
- Disney 100: Remember That (2023) as Self
- A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys (2023) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Step Into… The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (2022) as Self
- Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute (2022) as Self
- Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2021) as Tony Stark / Iron Man (voice)
- Mickey Mouse Funhouse (2021) as Captain Salty Bones (voice)
- Big Shot (2021) as Marvyn Korn
- Big Shot (2021) Co-Executive Producer
- That's My Jam (2021) as Self - Guest
- Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021) as Famous Person
- The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World (2021) as Self
- Discovering David Dobrik (2021) Executive Producer
- The Drew Barrymore Show (2020)
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant
- Royalties (2020) as Elia Peck
- The Disney Family Singalong (2020) as Self - Performer
- The Story of Soaps (2020) as Self
- The Happy Days of Garry Marshall (2020) as Self
- In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover (2020) as The Master
- Harley Quinn (2019) as Etrigan the Demon (voice)
- The Little Mermaid Live! (2019) as Chef Louis
- You (2018) as Nicky Angevine
- Busy Tonight (2018) as Self - Guest
- Ploey: You Never Fly Alone (2018) as Giron (voice)
- Mickey’s 90th Spectacular (2018) as Self
- Ingenue-ish (2017) Director
- Ingenue-ish (2017) Writer
- Ingenue-ish (2017) Editor
- Fuller House (2016) as Jesse Katsopolis
- Fuller House (2016) Executive Producer
- Fuller House (2016) Producer
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) as George
- Hot Ones (2015) as Self
- Grandfathered (2015) as Jimmy Martino
- Grandfathered (2015) Executive Producer
- Scream Queens (2015) as Dr. Brock Holt
- Galavant (2015) as Jean Hamm
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- They Came Together (2014) as Assistant Engineer
- My Man Is a Loser (2014) as Mike
- The New Normal (2012) as Brice
- The Burn with Jeff Ross (2012) as Self
- Secrets of Eden (2012) as Pastor Drew
- Necessary Roughness (2011) as Connor McClane
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) as Self
- Father of Invention (2010) as Steven Leslie
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Glee (2009) as Dr. Carl Howell
- Free Radio (2008) as Self
- The Two Mr. Kissels (2008) as Andrew Kissel
- A Raisin in the Sun (2008) as Carl Linder
- Dreams Worth While: The Journey of "A Raisin in the Sun" (2008) as Self
- Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget (2008) as Self
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) as Meap (voice)
- Light Is Waiting (2007) as Jesse Katsopolis (archive footage)
- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) as Himself
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- The Howard Stern Interview (2006) as Self
- Farce of the Penguins (2006) as What's Global Warming Penguin (voice)
- Wedding Wars (2006) as Shel Grandy
- Unscripted (2005) as John Stamos
- Too Late with Adam Carolla (2005)
- Jake in Progress (2005) as Jake Phillips
- The Andy Milonakis Show (2005)
- Entourage (2004) as Self
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- I Am Stamos (2004) as John Stamos
- Knots (2004) as Cal Scoppa
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as John Stamos
- Two and a Half Men (2003) as Prospective House Buyer
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Mean Tweets
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Party Monster (2003) as Talk Show Host
- The Reagans (2003) as John Sears
- The Reagans (2003) as John Sears
- Femme Fatale (2002) as Agent (voice) (uncredited)
- Clone High (2002) as John Stamos (voice)
- Dr. Phil (2002)
- Martin and Lewis (2002) Executive Producer
- Run Ronnie Run (2002) as Self
- My Best Friend's Wife (2001) as Steve Richards
- Thieves (2001) as Johnny
- The Beach Boys: An American Family (2000) Executive Producer
- How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale (2000) as Tom Nathan
- Dropping Out (2000) as Ronny
- The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony (2000) as Self
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Ken Turner
- Sealed with a Kiss (1999) as Bennett Blake
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Presenter
- The Marriage Fool (1998) as Robert Walsh
- The View (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Private Parts (1997) as John Stamos
- A Match Made in Heaven (1997) as Tom Rosner
- KaBlam! (1996)
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Friends (1994) as Zack
- ER (1994) as Tony Gates
- Fatal Vows: The Alexandra O'Hara Story (1994) as Nick Pagan
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Disappearance of Christina (1993) as Joe Seldon
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as John Stamos
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Jesse Katsopolis (uncredited)
- Surviving a Break-Up (1992) as Self
- Step by Step (1991) as John Stamos
- Born to Ride (1991) as Cpl. Grady Westfall
- Captive (1991) as Robert Knotts
- Daughter of the Streets (1990) as Joey
- America's Funniest Home Videos (1989) as Self
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Johnny Canaparo
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- Full House (1987) as Jesse Katsopolis
- Full House (1987) as Jesse Cochran
- The Beach Boys: 25 Years Together - A Celebration In Waikiki (1987) as Self
- You Again? (1986) as Matt Willows
- Never Too Young to Die (1986) as Lance Stargrove
- Alice in Wonderland (1985) as Messenger
- Dreams (1984) as Gino Minnelli
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- A Capitol Fourth (1980) as Self
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (1972) as Self
- Today (1952) as Self
- Gays on Strike: The Truth Behind "Wedding Wars" as Self
- Disney+ insider: Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets as John Stamos
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Stamos best known for?
John Stamos is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Palm Royale (2024), Doctor Odyssey (2024), LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition (2024), Kiff (2023).
When and where was John Stamos born?
John Stamos was born on August 19, 1963 in Cypress, California, USA.
How many credits does John Stamos have?
John Stamos has accumulated over 141 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2027.
What is John Stamos's background in cinema and television?
John Phillip Stamos is an American actor and musician born on August 19, 1963, in Cypress, California. He first gained recognition for his contract role as Blackie Parrish on the ABC television soap opera General Hospital, earning a nomination for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Serie...
John Stamos by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) as Self - Contestant — aged about 56
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter — aged about 11
- Kiff (2023) as Hoby (voice) — aged about 59
- Friends (1994) as Zack — aged about 30
- Harley Quinn (2019) as Etrigan the Demon (voice) — aged about 55
- The Happy Days of Garry Marshall (2020) as Self — aged about 56
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