After thirty years in the industry, John Stamos has still got it. And between acting, producing, and welcoming his first child at 55, he doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon. Find out what America's favorite uncle has been up to since closing the door on Full House, and take a look at his life and career through the years in photos.
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1981: Making It Happen
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John was born in Cypress, California in 1963. The aspiring actor and musician dropped out of his first semester of college to pursue his dreams.
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1982: Getting His Big Break
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The actor received his breakout role when he was cast as Blackie Parish on ABC's daytime soap opera, General Hospital in 1982.
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1984: A Rising Soap Star
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After two seasons on General Hospital, John handed in his scrubs and started filming on the show Dreams in 1984.
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1984: Attending Awards Shows
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John with fellow actress and then-girlfriend, Emma Samms, at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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1985: Moving on to Movies
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John on set of Never Too Young to Die in 1985. The movie came out in 1986 and was his first film in theaters.
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1987: A Full House
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In 1987, John landed the role of Jesse Katsopolis on ABC's Full House. The actor costarred alongside comedian Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron, Jodie Sweetin, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
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1987: Becoming Uncle Jesse
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As the show grew in popularity, John's character quickly became a fan favorite. The Elvis-loving, rock and roll heartbreaker even gained his own catchphrase: "have mercy."
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1988: Hanging With The Beach Boys
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John collaborated with The Beach Boys on the 1988 hit single, "Kokomo." Afterwards the actor performed with the group so frequently that they dubbed him an honorary member.
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1990: Attending the Grammys With Paula Abdul
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The young actor and singer Paula Abdul began dating in 1990. The relationship ended the following year and many speculate her hit song, "Cold Hearted" is about John.
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1991: Heading to the (TV) Chapel
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In a two-part Full House episode, John's character weds girlfriend Becky and he sings "Forever" by The Beach Boys during the ceremony. The rendition was such a hit that the actor recorded his own version and frequently performs it with the band.
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1993: 'Full House' Goes to Disney
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In season 6 of Full House, the cast traveled to Disneyland for a two-part episode called "The House Meets the Mouse." In real life, John is a Disney superfan and long-time collector of Disney memorabilia.
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1994: Visiting Graceland
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John, a huge Elvis Presley fan, hosted Elvis: The Tribute in 1994 at the singer's historic home.
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1995: Saying Farewell to Uncle Jesse
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After eight seasons and 193 episodes, John and the rest of the Full House cast said goodbye to the show that skyrocketed them to fame in 1995.
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1995: Falling in Love
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The actor and his model girlfriend, Rebecca Romijn, began dating in 1994 after meeting at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
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1997: Attending the MTV Movie Awards
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John looks sophisticated in a scruffy beard and velvet suit for the MTV Movie Awards with girlfriend, Rebecca.
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1998: Getting Married
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John and Rebecca made it official in September of 1998. The couple said "I do" at the Beverly Hills Hotel and Hollywood bid farewell to one of its most eligible bachelors.
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1999: Newlywed Life
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John's new wife famously hyphenated her name to Rebecca Romijn-Stamos following their nuptials.
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2000: Attending the Emmys
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After wrapping Full House, John was involved in a string of TV movies, including the Emmy-nominated miniseries, The Beach Boys: An American Family.
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2001: Returning to TV
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In 2001, John was cast as Johnny, a career criminal working with the FBI, in the ABC series Thieves. Unfortunately, the show wasn't a hit and only lasted for one season.
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2003: Attending Rebecca's Premiere
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John and his wife at the premiere of her new film X2: X-Men, which launched her successful acting career.