How the Cast of 'Full House' Aged from the First to Last Season

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Vote up the characters who changed the most from the first to the final season of 'Full House'

From dealing with sibling rivalries to falling in love for the first time, the characters of Full House captivated fans throughout the series' eight-season run. From the series premiere in 1987 to season eight in 1995, the talented cast has aged right along with the Tanner clan.

How old is the cast of Full House? Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were less than one-year-old when they began filming Full House season one. They continued to play Michelle Tanner for the next eight seasons. Bob Saget was 31 when he first played Danny Tanner in Full House.

Other Full House cast ages include John Stamos - who was 24 when he first played Uncle Jesse - and Candace Cameron-Bure who was just 11 when she initially appeared in Full House season one.

Which Full House cast members do you think changed the most in eight seasons? Check out this Full House cast then and now list to see the actors grow up before your eyes.

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533 VOTES
Jodie Sweetin
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Then five-year-old Jodie Sweetin first played Stephanie Tanner in season one of Full House in 1987. She continued in the part for all eight seasons and reprised the role in the spin-off series Fuller House.

533 votes
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440 VOTES
Andrea Barber
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Andrea Barber played Kimmy Gibbler – D.J.'s best friend – on Full House from the time she was 11 to 19. She had previously had a recurring role on Days of Our Lives.

440 votes
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354 VOTES
Dylan and Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit
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Dylan and Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit played Nicky and Alex Katsopolis on Full House since the time they were infants in season five until they were three in the final season.

354 votes
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440 VOTES
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were less than one-year-old when they began filming Full House season one. They continued to play Michelle Tanner for the next eight years.

440 votes
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568 VOTES
Candace Cameron-Bure
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Candace Cameron-Bure played D.J. Tanner on Full House from 1987 until 1995, when she was ages 11 until 19. She later reprised the role in the spin-off series Fuller House in 2016.

568 votes
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397 VOTES
John Stamos
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Have Mercy! John Stamos looks like he hasn't aged a day since he first portrayed Uncle Jesse on Full House when he was ages 24 to 32.

397 votes
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347 VOTES
Bob Saget
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Bob Saget played everyone's favorite clean-freak father in Full House on seasons one through eight when he was ages 31 to 39. He also hosted America's Funniest Home Videos during the era confounding comedy fans who loved him for his blue sense of humor.

347 votes
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363 VOTES
Lori Loughlin
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At the age of 24, Lori Loughlin introduced Full House fans to Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis during season two and she continued in the role through season eight.

363 votes
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323 VOTES
Dave Coulier
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Cut. It. Out. Dave Coulier played Joey Gladstone on Full House for all eight seasons beginning when he was 28. Rumor has it Coulier was the inspriation for Alanis Morissette's song "You Outta Know."

323 votes
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300 VOTES
Scott Weinger
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At 16, Scott Weinger first played Steve Hale on season five of Full House. He continued through the remaining seasons and reprised the role on the spin-off series Fuller House in 2016.

300 votes

Dylan and Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit

Dave Coulier