Dave Coulier is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom Full House, Peter Venkman on The Real Ghostbusters, and Animal and Bunsen Honeydew on Muppet Babies. Additionally, he was also a voice actor in Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose and has voiced Felix the Cat on a few occasions. He wrote and starred in an unaired pilot for FX called Whispers and Balls. He also put out a solo album called Cut It Out, a self-proclaimed tribute to “tank tops and short shorts.” In 2023, Coulier began hosting Full House Rewind, an episode-by episode rewatch podcast.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
He was born on the 21st of September 1959, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States.
| Birth Name | David Alan Coulier |
| Nickname | Cooler |
| Date of Birth | 21st of September 1959 |
| Place of Birth | St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States |
| Age | 46 years old |
| Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian, Voice Actor, Television Host |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
Education
Dave attended Notre Dame High School in Michigan. He briefly attended the University of Michigan before leaving to pursue a full-time career in stand-up comedy.
Family Details
- Father – David L. Coulier
- Mother – Arlen Coulier
- Siblings – He has three siblings.
Marital Status
Girlfriend / Spouse
Dave Coulier has dated –
- Jayne Modean – In 1990, Dave married Jayne Modean and the couple had a son named Luc Coulier later that year.
- Melissa Bring
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Coulier gained fame in the ’80’s and ’90s as Uncle Joey on the ABC sitcom Full House. It was announced in 2015 that he would reprise his role in the 2016 Netflix follow-up series Fuller House. He has worked as a voice actor for Robot Chicken and Bob & Doug.
Television Debut
In the early 1980s, Dave made his television debut through comedy appearances and later gained national exposure on Saturday Night Live auditions and comedy specials.
Film Debut
In 1982, Coulier had his first film onscreen role in the movie, Things Are Tough All Over as Man with Tongue in Restaurant.
Dave Coulier Net worth
Dave Coulier has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Instagram – dcoulier
- X – Dave Coulier
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dave Coulier
- Dave’s mother’s side of the family is from Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada, and his paternal grandmother was a Jewish immigrant from Germany.
- Coulier got his start in stand-up comedy in high school by impersonating his principal and other staff over his high school’s public-address system.
- He was a member of the varsity ice hockey team, playing defense alongside future NHL player John Blum.
- Coulier was initially cast as a player for Saturday Night Live ahead of the show’s 1986 season. However, shortly before the season started, he was let go as producers determined he was too similar to another cast member, Dana Carvey.
- At age 19, he moved to Los Angeles, California and began performing at The Comedy Store, alongside other comedians including Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, and Robin Williams.
- Coulier has done extensive voice work for shows including Scooby and Scrappy-Doo, The Real Ghostbusters, Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (taking over the character of Peter Venkman after Lorenzo Music’s departure from the role), Extreme Ghostbusters, Muppet Babies after Howie Mandel left (Baby Animal, Baby Bunsen, Bean Bunny, and Uncle Statler and Waldorf, and a preteen Janice for one episode), The Jetsons, Rude Dog and the Dweebs, and Detention.
- From 1984 to 1985, he was also the host of a comedy series on Nickelodeon known as Out of Control.
- Coulier is best known for playing Joey Gladstone on the ABC sitcom Full House. He stayed on the show from 1987 until its cancellation in 1995. He was famous for doing voices and impersonations.
- He was also a voice actor in Yogi Bear and the Magical Flight of the Spruce Goose and has voiced Felix the Cat on a few occasions. He wrote and starred in an unaired pilot for FX called Whispers and Balls.
- In addition to his voice work, Coulier has also taken a few acting parts, appearing in the Disney Channel Original Movie’s The Thirteenth Year and The Even Stevens Movie (where he had a cameo as a reality show host), as well as the Nickelodeon original film Shredderman Rules.
- He also founded his own children’s entertainment company, F3 Entertainment, in 2000. In 2003, Coulier appeared on season three of The Surreal Life.
- He is a member of Duck’s Breath Mystery Theater touring comedy troupe (which he claims is clean comedy but “not quite as creepy” as Full House) as well as the host of the series Animal Kidding.
- Coulier reprised his role as Joey Gladstone for the Full House spin-off Fuller House. The show premiered on February 26, 2016 and ran for five seasons, ending on June 5, 2020. He was also the director for some of the episodes.
- In 2023, Coulier began hosting Full House Rewind, an episode-by-episode rewatch podcast.
- Coulier continued to make regular television appearances as the host of shows such as America’s Funniest People and America’s Most Talented Kid. He continues to tour the U.S. and Canada as a stand-up comedian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dave Coulier?
He is an American stand-up comedian, actor, voice actor, and television host, best known for his energetic comedic style, celebrity impressions, and family-friendly humor.
What is the real name of Dave Coulier?
His real name is David Alan Coulier.
What is the age of Dave Coulier?
He is 66 years old (21st of September 1959).
What is Dave Coulier Height?
The Height of Dave is 1.78 m (5′10”).
What is Dave Coulier Weight?
The Weight of Coulier is 80 kg (176 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Dave Coulier?
He has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Dave Coulier Famous?
He gained fame in the ’80’s and ’90s as Uncle Joey on the ABC sitcom Full House. It was announced in 2015 that he would reprise his role in the 2016 Netflix follow-up series Fuller House.