How Old Full House’s Main Cast Were Compared To Fuller House
Nearly 30 years after the Tanner family first appeared on television in Full House in 1987, its sequel hit Netflix, showing how much the Fuller House cast and characters had grown up from the original. When it first premiered, Full House was a hit for ABC, introducing one of the most beloved families in sitcom history and launching cast members into stardom. The original series followed a newly-widowed father of three young girls and his attempts to raise them alongside his brother-in-law and their best friend. Fuller House kept the same premise, this time centering around DJ, the oldest of the three Tanner daughters, and her three sons.
As a family show, Full House had cast members of all ages, who, along with the audiences, were able to grow up with the series during its 8 seasons. A new generation was able to do the same when Fuller House premiered in 2016 and ran for 5 seasons, introducing a new cast of young stars while bringing back familiar faces. While not everyone from Full House returned for Fuller House, viewers were able to see most of the main cast and how they had grown, aged, and changed since the late 80s and early 90s when the sitcom was airing.
Bob Saget’s Age Compared To Danny Tanner
After a few minor television and movie roles, comedian and actor Bob Saget had his breakthrough with the premiere of Full House when he was 31 years old. In Full House season 1, episode 11, “The Big Three-O,” Danny turns 30, meaning Saget was just a year older than his character. Saget was born on May 17, 1956, while Danny was born in 1957, making the character around the age of 59 and Saget almost 60 when Fuller House season 1 first hit Netflix.
Candace Cameron Bure’s Age Compared To D.J. Tanner
Candace Cameron Bure was born on April 6, 1976, making her 11 when she first began playing 10-year-old D.J. Tanner in Full House. Full House season 3, episode 13, “13 Candles,” which aired on February 9, 1990, saw DJ turning 13, confirming that she was born in 1977. A nearly 40-year-old Cameron Bure took the leading role in Fuller House, with D.J.’s tragedy mirroring that of Danny’s in Full House.Fuller House season 2 dropped at the end of 2016 and featured D.J.’s 39th birthday, keeping the actress and character about one year apart in age.
Jodie Sweetin’s Age Compared To Stephanie Tanner
Stephanie Tanner was 5 years old during Full House season 1, placed perfectly in the middle between her 10-year-old big sister and baby sister. Jodie Sweetin was born on January 19, 1982, making her the same age as her character when Full House premiered on September 22, 1987. In Full House season 5, episode 16, which aired on January 14, 1992, pop singer Tommy Page performed at Stephanie’s 10th birthday party, making her just barely older than Sweetin. When Full House ended in 1995, the character and actress were just 13, and during Fuller House season 1, both Sweetin and Stephanie were 34.
Mary-Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen’s Ages Compared To Michelle Tanner
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, famously known as the Olsen twins, were born on June 13, 1986, and were only six months old when they were cast as baby Michelle Tanner in Full House. Though not identical twins, they shared the role of Michelle for 8 seasons to keep the production in compliance with child labor laws. The Olsen twins grew up with Michelle, making them the same age as their character. After 8 years on Full House and spending their whole childhoods acting in their own projects, they left acting behind in adulthood.
John Stamos’s Age Compared To Jesse Katsopolis
John Stamos began acting on television with a role on the soap opera General Hospital and his role as Uncle Jesse in Full House cemented him as a heartthrob. Stamos was 24 when Full House aired its pilot episode, but it wasn’t until season 2, episode 20, “I’m There for You, Babe,” when Jesse turned 26, that the character’s age was stated. The episode aired on April 14, 1989, suggesting that Jesse was born in 1963, the same year as Stamos, making him the same age as his character.
Dave Coulier’s Age Compared To Joey Gladstone
The Full House pilot premiered the day after Dave Coulier, who played Uncle Joey, turned 28. Unlike many other Full House characters, Uncle Joey’s birthday was never celebrated in the series, though it can be assumed that he was close to Danny’s age as they were childhood best friends.
