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My Take
Bob Saget occupies a special place in my affections because he was two performers in one body. On screen he was Danny Tanner, the gentlest father figure American television ever produced; on stage he was one of the filthiest, most fearless stand-ups of his generation. I love that he never apologized for either half. That duality reads to me as honesty rather than contradiction, proof that a wholesome heart and an outrageous sense of humor can coexist. His sudden death in 2022 hit harder than I expected, which tells me how deeply his warmth had seeped into my generation's childhood.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Saget
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・サゲット
- Reading
- ぼぶ・さげっと
- Born
- May 17, 1956 – January 9, 2022
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- stand-up comedian / film director / film producer / screenwriter / television presenter
2. Background
- High school
- Abington Senior High School
- University
- Temple University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Full House | — | |
| Notable work | Fuller House | — | |
| Notable work | America's Funniest Home Videos | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Saget born?
May 17, 1956 – January 9, 2022.
Where is Bob Saget from?
Bob Saget is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Bob Saget do?
Bob Saget works as stand-up comedian, film director, film producer, screenwriter, television presenter.
How tall is Bob Saget?
Bob Saget is 2 cm.
What is Bob Saget known for?
Notable works include Full House, Fuller House, America's Funniest Home Videos.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.