Dave Coulier

Dave Coulier, launching his career in the entertainment industry in 1979, is widely recognized for his role as Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom "Full House." He reprised this role for the spin-off "Fuller House," which ran from 2016 to 2020. Coulier's extensive voice work includes characters from "The Real Ghostbusters," "Muppet Babies," and "Bob & Doug." His experience further extends to hosting roles on "America's Funniest People" and "Opportunity Knocks." In 2023, he started hosting "Full House Rewind," a rewatch podcast, and continues to tour as a stand-up comedian.

In addition to acting and hosting, Coulier founded F3 Entertainment, a children's entertainment company, in 2000. He served as the commissioner of the professional wrestling promotion Chikara from 2008 to 2010. Demonstrating his versatility, Coulier has also delved into directing, with credits including several episodes of "Fuller House," earning him a GLAAD Award nomination. In 2021, he joined forces with animation producer Bob Harper to launch Grilled Cheese Media, a company focused on developing and producing animated and live-action content.

Despite facing health challenges, including a diagnosis of stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2024 and a subsequent cancer diagnosis, Coulier's resilience has been evident. By December 2025, he announced he had beaten non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Amidst these battles, he reached a significant personal milestone in March 2025, when he became a grandfather.