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Bob Saget

Bob Saget - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMay 17, 1956
Age69
BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Zodiac SignTaurus - (see also Bob Saget's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForPlaying Danny Tanner on 'Full House' and hosting 'America's Funniest Home Videos'.

Intro

Bob Saget was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and television host, best known for his role as Danny Tanner on the sitcom 'Full House' and as the original host of 'America's Funniest Home Videos.' He also had a prolific stand-up career and narrated the sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother.'

Early Life & Background

Bob Saget was born to a Jewish family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He initially planned to become a doctor but switched to film studies at Temple University, where he created a student film that won a merit award in the Student Academy Awards.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Danny Tanner on 'Full House' (1987–1995).
  • Hosted 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (1989–1997).
  • Narrated the sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother' (2005–2014).
  • Directed the cult favorite film 'Dirty Work' (1998).
  • Had a successful stand-up comedy career known for its adult-oriented humor.

Trivia

  • Was known for his contrasting wholesome TV image and edgy stand-up comedy routines.
  • Authored a memoir titled 'Dirty Daddy.'
  • Inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame with the cast of 'Full House'.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Bob Saget?

Bob Saget is 69 years old.

When was Bob Saget born?

Bob Saget was born the 17 May 1956.

Where is Bob Saget from?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About May 17th, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: Sugar Ray Leonard, an iconic American professional boxer, was born on May 17, 1956. He became a prominent figure in boxing, known for his speed, skill, and charisma, and went on to win world titles in multiple weight classes.
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1956 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
  • #1 UK song: No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton
  • Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Saget
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bob-Saget
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005405/