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John Stamos: A Look At His Career Beyond 'Full House'

Mahima Kharbanda / August 19, 2024 - 04:00 pm

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John Stamos in 'General Hospital

His acting debut happened with a role in the television series 'General Hospital'. What's remarkable is that he landed this role merely three weeks after quitting college to pursue acting full-time. He remained on the series for two years.

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The cast of the 'Dreams' series

After his role in 'General Hospital', he appeared in the series 'Dreams' for 12 episodes. The show centers around a musical group striving to record their debut album—a situation that resonated with Stamos as he'd encountered similar experiences in his own life.

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John Stamos and Jack Klugman in 'You Again?

After 'Dreams', John Stamos joined 'You Again?' on TV. The show got a second season but didn't do as well and got canceled. However, this led to his big break with Full House, which became a major part of his career.

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John Stamos, Dave Coulier and Bob Saget in 'Full House'.

'Full House' was a major turning point in his relatively short but successful career. Running from 1987 to 1995, the show made Stamos a beloved TV star.

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John Stamos and Olympia Dukakis in 'A Match Made in Heaven'.

In 1997, she starred in the TV movie 'A Match Made in Heaven', a romantic comedy portraying a mother's quest to find the ideal woman for her 32-year-old son, who isn't keen on marriage.

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John Stamos and Matthew Perry in 'Friends'.

We all remember that funny Friends episode where he played Chandler's good-looking co-worker, whom "Chandler" and "Monica" consider as a potential sperm donor. Around that period, Stamos made appearances as a guest star on several other popular shows.

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Cast of 'ER

In 2005, he landed a role in another highly successful TV series, the medical drama 'ER'. He portrayed the charming "Dr. Tony Gates" for 65 episodes across four years.

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John Stamos on 'Glee

He also made a small four-episode appearance in the music series 'Glee' between 2010 and 2011. The Stamos effect is the ability to leave a big mark on the public even if your participation is small.

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John Stamos and Jonathan Keltz in 'Necessary Roughness'.

In 2013, he joined the series 'Necessary Roughness' as the owner and founder of the Connor McClane sports and entertainment empire, appearing in the show for 10 episodes.

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John Stamos in 'Grandfathered

Produced by Stamos himself and co-starring Josh Peck from Drake & Josh, the series tells the tale of Jimmy Martino. He's a single restaurant owner who learns that he fathered a child (and now has a granddaughter) from a brief relationship 25 years earlier.

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Before his tremendous success as "Uncle Jesse" in the iconic sitcom 'Full House', John Stamos had already made a mark in Hollywood. He became one of the most desired and esteemed actors in the late '80s and '90s. Hailing from California, he discovered his passion for the entertainment world—be it in music or acting—from an early age.

He is also a talented musician

At a tender age, Stamos (whose actual last name is Stamatopoulos) developed a deep love for music, largely inspired by his favorite band, The Beach Boys. In a fascinating turn, he later toured with the band. However, it was during his college years that he truly embraced the desire to pursue acting as a profession. With the backing of his parents, he made the bold choice to leave school and wholeheartedly chase his acting dream.

Within just three weeks, he secured his inaugural professional job, and from that point onward, his career has been consistently active. While his peak years might be in the past, Stamos remains engaged in the industry. He continues to take on various roles in series, documentaries, and other projects, and he's also active as a producer,

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