Trivia

Plays the drums, and was the touring drummer for The Beach Boys at one time.

John's father was of Greek descent, with roots in the island of Santorini. His family's surname was originally "Stamotopoulos". John's maternal grandfather was of half Russian Jewish and half German (Lutheran) descent, and John's maternal grandmother was of English and Irish ancestry. John's character on the sitcom Jake in Progress (2005) was named Jake Phillips, which was also the name of John's maternal grandfather (whose own father was Russian Jewish immigrant Jacob Phillips).

Was the first to announce his departure from Full House (1987) after the eighth season because of his disapproval of the shows planned move from ABC to the WB after the eighth season. Candace Cameron Bure (then yet Candace Cameron) also planned on the eighth season being her last so that she could go to college, so the rest of the cast and crew decided that, instead of having a ninth season, the eighth season on ABC would be the last one for Full House (1987).

In real life, he is very close to Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, who played his niece Michelle on Full House (1987).

Loves Elvis Presley and has often referenced or paid homage to him on Full House (1987), most especially in the episode Mad Money (1988).

He purchased a Disneyland entrance sign for over $30,000.

Grew up in Cypress, California; hometown of fellow Full House (1987) star Jodie Sweetin, Michael Fishman (DJ on Roseanne (1988)) and Tiger Woods.

He was considered for the role of Cyclops in the sci-fi action film X-Men (2000). The role ultimately went to James Marsden.

Mentioned in the comedy film Step Brothers (2008) as the one guy the main characters would sleep with in case they were a female.

His production company is "St. Amos Productions".

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. (1990)

Friends with radio personality Howard Stern. He played the drums at Howard Stern's wedding with Beth Stern.

In a relationship with Caitlin McHugh since 2015; became engaged on October 22, 2017. They have one son: Billy Stamos (b. April 15, 2018).

Despite playing a basketball coach on "Big Shot", he is not a fan of sports in general.

He and his ex-wife Rebecca Romijn both guest-starred on the sitcom Friends (1994), though not in the same episode.

Engaged to model Rebecca Romijn on December 24, 1997.

Replaced Antonio Banderas in the role of Guido Contini in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of the musical "Nine" at Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City. (October 2003)

Was close friends with Don Rickles.

Has a son: Billy Stamos (b. April 10, 2018) with wife, Caitlin McHugh.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on November 16, 2009.

Uncle of Jill Kurlfink.

John stamos met and play with Danny fender the legendary gypsy guitarist and Robert Adam's a gypsy singer.