"John Phillip Stamos is a renowned American actor and musician widely recognized for his role as Blackie Parrish in the ABC soap opera 'General Hospital,' which earned him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. His most prominent role was Jesse Katsopolis in the popular ABC sitcom 'Full House.' Following the show's conclusion in 1995, Stamos continued to appear in various television films and series."
August 19, 1963: John Stamos is Born
On August 19, 1963, John Phillip Stamos was born. He would go on to become an actor and musician, known for his roles in "Full House" and "General Hospital."
1981: Stamos Begins Acting Career, Lands Role on "General Hospital"
John Stamos, with his father's support, decided to pursue acting rather than attend college. Within three weeks, he landed his debut role on the soap opera "General Hospital," marking the beginning of his successful career.
January 1982: Stamos Starts Role as Blackie Parrish on "General Hospital"
In late January 1982, John Stamos began his role as Blackie Parrish on "General Hospital." His performance later earned him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 1984.
1984: Stamos Earns Daytime Emmy Nomination
John Stamos's portrayal of Blackie Parrish on "General Hospital" earned him a nomination for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1984, marking early recognition for his acting talent.
1985: First Performance with the Beach Boys
John Stamos's history of performing with the Beach Boys began in 1985, often playing drums and percussion instruments.
1986: Stamos Appears in Sitcom and Film
In 1986, John Stamos appeared in the sitcom "You Again?" alongside Jack Klugman. He also took on a lead role in the film "Never Too Young to Die," which, while commercially unsuccessful, showcased his range as an actor.
1986: Stamos Makes Film Debut in "Never Too Young to Die"
John Stamos starred in his first film, "Never Too Young to Die," an action spy movie. The film, also starring Gene Simmons from Kiss, was released in 1986 but unfortunately did not achieve commercial success.
1988: Kokomo Music Video Appearance
John Stamos appeared in the music video for the Beach Boys' song "Kokomo" in 1988, playing both conga drums and steel drums.
1990: Problem Child Soundtrack and Video
John Stamos played drums on the title track for the comedy "Problem Child" with the Beach Boys, also appearing in the music video in 1990.
1991: Stamos Stars in Action Film "Born to Ride"
In 1991, John Stamos took on a leading role in the action film "Born to Ride." This marked another foray into film for the actor who had become widely recognized for his television roles.
1992: Forever Re-release
John Stamos provided lead vocals for a new version of Dennis Wilson's "Forever" on the Beach Boys' album "Summer in Paradise" in 1992. This version was also featured on "Full House".
1994: Meeting Rebecca Romijn
John Stamos and Rebecca Romijn first met in 1994 at a Victoria's Secret fashion show where Romijn was modeling.
1994: Shades of Blue Album Release
John Stamos performed on the independently released album "Shades of Blue" in 1994.
1995: "Full House" Comes to an End
The popular sitcom "Full House," in which Stamos played Jesse Katsopolis, came to an end in 1995 after eight successful seasons.
1995: "Full House" Ends
After eight seasons, the beloved sitcom "Full House" came to an end in 1995. Stamos had played Jesse Katsopolis, solidifying his career and leading to lasting friendships with his co-stars.
1997: Engagement to Rebecca Romijn
John Stamos proposed to Rebecca Romijn on Christmas Eve of 1997.
September 19, 1998: Marriage to Rebecca Romijn
John Stamos married model and actress Rebecca Romijn on September 19, 1998, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
2001: Stamos Stars in Short-Lived Series "Thieves"
John Stamos took on a leading role in the television series "Thieves," which premiered in 2001. However, the show ran for only a limited number of episodes before its cancellation.
2003: Stamos Guest Stars on "Friends"
John Stamos made a guest appearance in a memorable episode of the popular sitcom "Friends." In the episode titled "The One with the Donor," he played a potential sperm donor for Chandler and Monica.
April 2004: Separation from Rebecca Romijn
John Stamos and Rebecca Romijn announced their separation in April 2004.
August 2004: Divorce Filing
John Stamos filed for divorce from Rebecca Romijn in August 2004.
March 1, 2005: Divorce from Rebecca Romijn
John Stamos's divorce from Rebecca Romijn was finalized on March 1, 2005, following their separation in 2004.
2005: Project Cuddle Spokesperson
John Stamos became the national spokesperson for Project Cuddle, a child-oriented charity, in 2005.
2005: Stamos Begins Recurring Role on "ER"
John Stamos began his recurring guest role as paramedic-turned-intern Tony Gates on the medical drama "ER" in 2005, which would later lead to him becoming a series regular.
2005: Stamos Appears in "Jake in Progress" and "The Andy Milonakis Show"
John Stamos starred in the television series "Jake in Progress," which, unfortunately, was canceled after a few episodes. Also in 2005, he made a memorable guest appearance as himself on MTV's "The Andy Milonakis Show."
2005: Stamos Lands Starring Role on "ER"
John Stamos took on the role of Dr. Tony Gates in the NBC medical drama "ER." This marked a significant television role for the actor, spanning from 2005 to 2009.
2006: Stamos Joins "ER" as Series Regular
After a recurring role, John Stamos officially joined the main cast of "ER" as Dr. Tony Gates in 2006, marking a significant television role for the actor.
2006: Stamos Supports Same-Sex Marriage in "Wedding Wars"
In 2006, John Stamos took on the role of Shel, a gay wedding planner, in the television movie "Wedding Wars." He saw the role as an opportunity to express his support for same-sex marriage.
2006: Unexpected Dreams Album
John Stamos lent his vocals to the charity album "Unexpected Dreams – Songs From the Stars" in 2006, performing Billy Joel's "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)".
February 2008: Stamos Appears in "A Raisin in the Sun" Adaptation
John Stamos appeared in a television adaptation of the Lorraine Hansberry play "A Raisin in the Sun" in February 2008.
August 2008: Stamos Roasts Bob Saget
In August 2008, John Stamos served as the roastmaster for the Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget, showcasing their close friendship and comedic chemistry.
March 30, 2009: Bye Bye Birdie Announcement
On March 30, 2009, John Stamos announced his participation in the Broadway revival of "Bye Bye Birdie".
October 2009: Stamos Stars in "Bye Bye Birdie" Revival
John Stamos took on the role of Albert in the Broadway revival of "Bye Bye Birdie," which opened in October 2009 and ran until January 2010.
November 16, 2009: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
John Stamos received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on November 16, 2009, located at 7021 Hollywood Blvd.
January 2010: Stamos' Run in "Bye Bye Birdie" Concludes
John Stamos concluded his run as Albert in the Broadway revival of "Bye Bye Birdie" in January 2010, after a successful run that began in October 2009.
April 24, 2010: Performance with John Fogerty
John Stamos joined John Fogerty on stage on April 24, 2010, playing various instruments during a Tampa Bay Rays post-game concert.
June 8, 2010: Stamos' Role in "Glee" Announced
It was announced on June 8, 2010, that John Stamos would be joining the cast of the musical television series "Glee" for its second season, playing the character Carl Howell.
2010: Shades of Blue Re-release
The album "Shades of Blue", featuring John Stamos, was re-released digitally on platforms like iTunes in 2010 after being out of print.
August 2011: Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl
In August 2011, John Stamos took on the role of Corny Collins in a production of "Hairspray" at the Hollywood Bowl, part of an all-star cast.
2011: Stamos Stars in Oikos Yogurt Commercials
John Stamos began appearing in a series of commercials for Dannon's Oikos Greek yogurt, which continued into 2011. This campaign even included his first Super Bowl commercial, which aired during Super Bowl 2012.
2011: Stamos Makes Guest Appearances and Collaborates with Saget
Throughout 2011, John Stamos made guest appearances on various television shows, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Two and a Half Men." He also collaborated with Bob Saget on a humorous video for CollegeHumor.
February 2012: Stamos to Star in New Fox Drama "Little Brother"
In February 2012, it was announced that John Stamos would be taking a leading role in the Fox drama series "Little Brother." The show, created by "Everybody Loves Raymond" writer Mike Royce, was centered around a man discovering his long-lost half-brother, however, it was never produced.
July 10, 2012: The Best Man on Broadway
John Stamos began his run as Senator Joseph Cantwell in Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" on Broadway, starting July 10, 2012.
September 2012: Stamos Replaces Eric McCormack in "The Best Man"
John Stamos stepped into the role of Senator Cantwell in the Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" in September 2012, replacing Eric McCormack.
March 2013: Stamos Joins "Necessary Roughness" in Recurring Role
John Stamos signed on to play a recurring role as Connor McClane in the third season of the USA Network drama series "Necessary Roughness," which premiered in March 2013.
July 19, 2013: Jesse and the Rippers Reunion
John Stamos reprised his beloved role as Jesse Katsopolis for a "Jesse and the Rippers" reunion on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on July 19, 2013, performing a medley of "Full House" songs.
May 21, 2014: Let Yourself be Loved Music Video Release
The music video for "Let Yourself be Loved," directed by John Stamos for the band Diamond Carter, was released on Yahoo Music on May 21, 2014. Stamos also co-wrote the song.
April 2015: Netflix Announces "Fuller House" Revival
On the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," John Stamos announced that Netflix would be reviving "Full House" for a 13-episode sequel series titled "Fuller House." The news was met with excitement from fans of the original show.
September 2015: "Grandfathered" Premieres with Stamos in the Lead
John Stamos returned to television in the Fox sitcom "Grandfathered," which premiered in September 2015. He played the lead character alongside Josh Peck, Christina Milian, and Paget Brewster.
February 26, 2016: "Fuller House" Premieres on Netflix
The highly anticipated "Full House" sequel series, "Fuller House," premiered on Netflix on February 26, 2016. John Stamos reprised his role as Jesse Katsopolis and served as an executive producer.
2016: Stamos Stars in "Grandfathered" and Returns for "Fuller House"
In 2016, Stamos continued his role in "Grandfathered" until the show's conclusion. Notably, he also reprised his iconic role as Jesse Katsopolis for the Netflix revival of "Full House," titled "Fuller House."
October 23, 2017: Engagement to Caitlin McHugh
John Stamos announced his engagement to model and actress Caitlin McHugh on October 23, 2017, after a year of dating.
December 2017: Pregnancy Announcement
In December 2017, John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh shared that they were expecting their first child together in the spring of 2018.
February 2018: Marriage to Caitlin McHugh
John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh were married in February 2018.
April 2018: Birth of First Child
John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh welcomed their first child together in April 2018.
May 19, 2018: St. Amos Jewelry Launch
John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh launched their jewelry line, "St. Amos Jewelry", on May 19, 2018, with all proceeds donated to the Childhelp foundation.
September 9, 2018: Stamos Stars in Lifetime's "You" Adaptation
John Stamos took on the role of Dr. Nicky in Lifetime's television adaptation of "You," which premiered on September 9, 2018. The series, based on the novel by Caroline Kepnes, became a hit and later moved to Netflix.
June 24, 2019: Stamos to Reprise Role in "You" Season 2
It was confirmed on June 24, 2019, that John Stamos would be returning as Dr. Nicky for the second season of "You." The series had transitioned from Lifetime to Netflix for its second season.
December 26, 2019: "You" Season 2, Featuring Stamos, Premieres on Netflix
The second season of the psychological thriller "You," now on Netflix, premiered on December 26, 2019. John Stamos reprised his role as Dr. Nicky in the highly anticipated continuation of the series.