Which woman in the 80s and 90s was not besotted with the talented, humorous Uncle Jesse from the hit sitcom, Full House? John Stamos won hearts around the world as Jesse, the uncle of the Tanner girls, who loved his hair and attended to it as one might a well-watered garden. He later starred in the medical drama ER, as Dr. Tony Gates, as smoldering in a doctor’s uniform as he was behind the piano and mic as a talented musician by profession in the Full House series.
But who is the man behind the successful character and why does everyone love him as much as his screen persona? Here are 10 amazing facts about John Stamos, the man behind it all.
He’s A Philanthropist
John Stamos loves kids. It’s a good thing, considering all of the time he spent on the set of Full House. He and his wife started a jewelry line in 2018, which donates all of its proceeds to the children’s help organization, Child Help.
The jewelry line has been named St. Amos Jewelry. Kudos to John! Seems there really is an Uncle Jesse in his heart. In many snapshots of John, he is seen reaching out to children in need.
Parents Pave The Way
John Stamos gives credit to his parents for always setting a loving, caring example. He says their great love for each other was always evident to himself and his sisters growing up, and that it was his parents who spurred him on to great things, as they always told their children they could do great things.
It seemed his parents’ goodness rubbed off onto their kids and made them the successes they are today.
His Own Star
John Stamos has enjoyed a remarkably successful career. He has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received in 2019 for his work on TV and Broadway.
Visitors to Hollywood can find his star at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard.
Family Matters
John Stamos has a close-knit family and entered into acting with his father’s blessing. He had enrolled at Cypress College when he left school and was due to start studying in 1981. However, it seemed life had other plans for him.
He decided to focus on his acting career instead and left college during his first term to dedicate the time to acting. His family supported his decision.
High-Profile Friends
John Stamos has some high profile friends and colleagues. It’s little wonder, considering he is quite the star himself. He grew up besotted with the Beach Boys music and even went to watch one of their concerts when he was 15 years old.
Later, he would have the privilege of actually touring with the band as part of their musical ensemble. For these tours, he assisted on drums and guitar. Just like his character, Uncle Jesse, John really is a whiz when it comes to music.
An Early Career Start
It’s not just John Stamos’s good looks that have earned him a good reputation and career success. He is no stranger to hard work and isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves to get things done. Stamos started his working career early, flipping burgers for his father’s Yellow Basket restaurant. He learned from the experience to put discipline and hard work into everything he did and it was at his father’s insistence that the young man should lend a helping hand.
Seems the hard work definitely set him up for the dedication he’d need in his future to ensure success. While all this burger-flipping was going on, John was honing his skills as a musician, drumming for the John F.Kennedy High School marching band.
A Heart For Disney
John Stamos loves Disney. That’s right! It would seem there really is a big kid in him and he is an avid collector of Disney memorabilia. One has to wonder what is in his private collection.
John has confessed to loving all things Disney and has even had a home with Dumbo in his front yard. His explanation for the large elephant in his garden? Well, he admitted Disney magic was all just a part of his childhood, and he couldn’t imagine life without it.
Elvis Presley Enthusiast
Fans of Full House will know the character of Jesse is besotted with Elvis Presley. In real life, John Stamos is just as enamored by the singing star. It is by his influence that homage is paid to Elvis Presley again and again on the Full House show.
Broadway Star
John Stamos doesn’t just shine on the TV screen. He is also a star on stage, and in 2009, he won a Golden Icon Award for his performance in Bye Bye Birdie on Broadway.
His award was for best actor in the musical production. His ability to perform live, be it behind the drums or guitar, or as a character in a story, is one of the reasons he is so sought after as an actor.
Maintains Strong Ties
It would seem that John Stamos has maintained strong ties with the cast of Full House following the show’s end in 1995. He continues to be good friends with Bob Saget and has shown strong support for Jodie Sweetin’s endeavors to help people overcome addiction.
It would seem his relationships with his former co-stars are really important to him. Let’s hope in the future there is a resurrection of Fuller House.