John Stamos

John Stamos is one of the most recognizable television actors in American entertainment, best known for his role as Uncle Jesse Katsopolis on the iconic sitcom Full House, which aired from 1987 to 1995. Before Full House, Stamos gained attention playing Blackie Parrish on the daytime soap opera General Hospital from 1982 to 1984, a role that earned him immediate teen idol status. His portrayal of the cool, Elvis-loving Uncle Jesse became one of the most beloved characters in sitcom history.

After Full House ended, Stamos continued to build an impressive career across television and stage. He starred in the short-lived but critically noted series Thieves (2001) and had a memorable recurring role on ER from 2005 to 2009 as Dr. Tony Gates. He starred in the Fox horror-comedy series Scream Queens (2015-2016) and played the lead in the medical drama You (2018) on Lifetime. He also reprised his role as Uncle Jesse in the Netflix sequel Fuller House, which ran from 2016 to 2020.

Stamos is also an accomplished musician and has performed as a drummer and guitarist with The Beach Boys since the 1980s. He has appeared in numerous Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including Cabaret, Nine, and Bye Bye Birdie. His production company has been behind several television projects, and he has directed episodes of Fuller House and other shows.

In his personal life, Stamos married actress and model Caitlin McHugh in 2018, and they have a son named Billy. He has been open about his past struggles with alcohol and his journey to sobriety. Stamos continues to work steadily in television and remains one of the most in-demand actors of his generation, with an estimated net worth of $25 million as of 2026.