Full House Character Guide
Jesse Katsopolis
Last updated: December 30, 2025This 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 |
