Mind-Blowing Age Comparisons: Full House vs Fuller House Cast

Nearly three decades after its debut in 1987, the iconic Tanner family returned to the small screen in the form of a sequel on Netflix. Fuller House showcased the remarkable growth and development of both the cast and the beloved characters from the original Full House series. Full House, which was an instant success for ABC, introduced audiences to one of the most cherished sitcom families of all time and catapulted its cast members into stardom. The show revolved around a widowed father raising his three young daughters with the help of his brother-in-law and best friend. In keeping with the same premise, Fuller House focused on DJ, the eldest Tanner daughter, as she navigated the challenges of raising her own three sons.

As a family-oriented series, Full House featured a diverse cast of all ages, allowing both the actors and the viewers to witness their growth throughout the show's eight-season run. Similarly, Fuller House, which premiered in 2016 and aired for five seasons, introduced a new generation of talented young stars while also bringing back familiar faces. Although not every member of the original cast returned for the sequel, audiences had the opportunity to witness the transformation and evolution of most of the main characters who had become household names since the sitcom first aired in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Bob Saget’s Age Compared To Danny Tanner

After a series of smaller roles in both television and film, Bob Saget found his breakthrough with the premiere of Full House at the age of 31. In the show's first season, episode 11 titled "The Big Three-O," Saget's character Danny celebrates his 30th birthday, coincidentally just a year younger than Saget himself. Born on May 17, 1956, Saget's character, Danny, was portrayed as being born in 1957, placing him at around 59 years old during the debut of Fuller House season 1 on Netflix, while Saget himself was nearly 60.

Fuller House concluded in June 2020, shortly after Saget's 64th birthday, with Danny's character being depicted as approximately 63 years old. Tragically, Saget passed away in his sleep not long after on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65 due to blunt head trauma. He will be fondly remembered for his comedic talent, his portrayal of Danny Tanner in Full House and Fuller House, his role as the narrator/voice of older Ted in How I Met Your Mother, and as the original host of America's Funniest Home Videos.

Candace Cameron Bure's Age Compared To D.J. Tanner

Candace Cameron Bure, who was born on April 6, 1976, joined the cast of Full House when she was just 11 years old, playing the character of 10-year-old D.J. Tanner. In the episode titled "13 Candles" from season 3, which aired on February 9, 1990, D.J. celebrated her 13th birthday, indicating that she was born in 1977. Fast forward to Fuller House, where a nearly 40-year-old Cameron Bure took on the lead role, and we see D.J. facing a similar tragic situation as Danny did in Full House. The second season of Fuller House premiered in late 2016 and showcased D.J.'s 39th birthday, aligning the actress and the character's ages to be roughly one year apart.

Jodie Sweetin's Age Compared To Stephanie Tanner

Stephanie Tanner was 5 years old when Full House season 1 aired. She was placed between her 10-year-old sister and baby sister. Jodie Sweetin, who was born on January 19, 1982, was the same age as her character when Full House premiered on September 22, 1987. In episode 16 of season 5, which aired on January 14, 1992, pop singer Tommy Page performed at Stephanie's 10th birthday party, making her slightly older than Sweetin. When Full House ended in 1995, both the character and actress were 13 years old. During Fuller House season 1, both Sweetin and Stephanie were 34.

Mary-Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen’s Ages Compared To Michelle Tanner

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, popularly known as the Olsen twins, were born on June 13, 1986. When they were just six months old, they landed the role of baby Michelle Tanner in Full House. Despite not being identical twins, they took turns playing Michelle for 8 seasons to comply with child labor laws. Growing up alongside their character, the Olsen twins spent their entire childhood acting in various projects. However, once they reached adulthood, they decided to step away from acting.

In 2006, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen ventured into the world of fashion and launched their luxury fashion label, The Row. This new pursuit led to Michelle's absence in the sequel series, although there were discussions about Mary-Kate potentially returning to acting for Fuller House. During the first season of Fuller House, the Olsen twins were nearly 30 years old, placing Michelle's character around the same age.

John Stamos’s Age Compared To Jesse Katsopolis

John Stamos made his television debut on the soap opera General Hospital and gained popularity for his role as Uncle Jesse in Full House. While Stamos was 24 when the pilot episode of Full House aired, it was only in season 2, episode 20, titled "I'm There for You, Babe," that Jesse's age of 26 was revealed. This episode, which was broadcast on April 14, 1989, implies that Jesse was born in 1963, the same year as Stamos, indicating that he and his character are the same age.

In addition to his acting role, Stamos also served as an executive producer on Fuller House, where he made frequent appearances as Uncle Jesse. During the release of season 1, Stamos was nearing 53 years old, indicating that Jesse's age aligned with his own once again. This age difference, with Jesse being approximately 4 years younger than Danny, contributes to their dynamic as brothers-in-law and portrays Jesse as the lively and youthful uncle.

Dave Coulier’s Age Compared To Joey Gladstone

The character Uncle Joey in Full House was never shown celebrating his birthday on the series, but it can be assumed that he was close in age to Danny, as they were childhood best friends. Dave Coulier, the actor who played Uncle Joey, turned 28 the day before the Full House pilot premiered. Coulier was born on September 21, 1959, making him about a year younger than Uncle Joey would have been. When Fuller House began, Coulier was 56 years old, suggesting that Uncle Joey would have been around 57.

Lori Loughlin’s Age Compared To Rebecca Donaldson

Lori Loughlin became a part of the Full House cast in season 2, playing the role of Danny's co-host on the morning show and also being Jesse's love interest. She was born on July 28, 1964, which is a year after her on-screen husband. Similar to Uncle Joey, Rebecca "Becky" Donaldson's birthday is never celebrated in Full House and her age is never explicitly mentioned. However, based on her relationship with Jesse and her friendship with Danny as his younger coworker, it can be assumed that she is roughly the same age as her character. Since she was almost 52 during the first season of Fuller House, it is likely that Becky was also around that age in the sequel series.

Andrea Barber’s Age Compared To Kimmy Gibbler

Andrea Barber, who portrayed the character Kimmy Gibbler on Full House, first appeared in seasons 1 through 4 in a recurring role before becoming a main cast member for the remainder of the series. In Full House season 6, episode 14 titled "Birthday Blues," which aired on January 19, 1993, Kimmy's 16th birthday is highlighted, indicating that she was likely born at the start of 1977. This aligns Kimmy's age with her best friend D.J., similar to the real-life ages of Andrea Barber and Candace Cameron Bure. During Fuller House season 1, Barber was 39 years old, making Kimmy approximately 38.

Scott Weinger’s Age Compared To Steve

Scott Weinger joined the Full House cast as Steve towards the end of season 5 when he was 16 years old. He played D.J.'s boyfriend, who was a grade above her. Based on this timeline, Steve would have been born in 1976, making him a year older than Weinger who was born on October 5, 1975. Despite their on-and-off relationship in the two series, D.J. and Steve eventually end up together in Fuller House. It is worth noting that Weinger was 41 years old when he joined the main cast in season 2, which would have made his character around 40 years old.