Full House Character Guide

Jesse Katsopolis

Last updated: December 30, 2025

This page contains information on Jesse Katsopolis, collected from Full House.

Name:Jesse Katsopolis
Actor:John Stamos
Full Name:Hermes Katsopolis
Born:1963
Parents:Nick Katsopolis (father)
Irene Katsopolis (mother)
Wife:Rebecca "Becky" Donaldson-Katsopolis
Children:Nicky Katsopolis (son, part of twins)
Alex Katsopolis (son, part of twins)
Siblings:Pam Tanner-Katsopolis (sister)
Other Family:Danny Tanner (brother-in-law)
DJ Tanner (Niece)
Stephanie Tanner (Niece)
Michelle Tanner (Niece)
Stavros (cousin)
Papouli (grandfather)
Melina (cousin, he"s her godfather)
Friends:Joey Gladstone
Pete (Best friend from the past)
Catchphrase(s):Have Mercy!
Education:* After elementary school, he went to Golden Bay High, where he dropped out in 1980.
* Later he graduates, after following evening class.
Work:* Vermin Desterminator in his father"s business
* He had his own advertising business with Joey Gladstone, called "J&J Creative Services"
* Radio DJ on "Rush Hour Renegades" with Joey Gladstone
* He writes and performs his own music
* Owner of the Smash Club
Interests:* Elvis
* His motorcycle
* His hair
* Playing his guitar
* Making music
Other facts:* He played in several bands:
- Discipline Problem;
- Feedback;
- Jesse and the Rippers;
- Hot Daddy And The Munkey Puppets
- The Diplomats
* When he was young, he used to be called "Dr. Dare" by his friends
* His original surename was "Cochran". This was changed by request of John Stamos
* Jesse doesn"t like sport, he is afraid to fail
* He had a face full of zits in 6th grade
* When he was young, kids used to call him "Zorba the geek"
* He was in the Glee club from his school when he was young
* His first big love was Carry Fowler. Their song was Muskrat Love
* He calls his comb "Mr. Good part"
* His favorite color is black
* He was on the glee club at school