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Bob Saget was a stand-up comedian, film director and film producer. Bob Saget was born on May 17, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Death is recorded on January 9, 2022, at the age of 65. Schooling on record includes Abington Senior High School and Temple University. The listed height was 192 cm.
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.
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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
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Height
- 192 cm
- Occupation
- stand-up comedian / film director / film producer / screenwriter / television presenter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Abington Senior High School
- University
- Temple University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Full House |
| Notable work | Fuller House |
| Notable work | America's Funniest Home Videos |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.bobsaget.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bobsaget/
- Xhttps://x.com/bobsaget
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob%20Saget
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9C%E3%83%96%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B5%E3%82%B2%E3%83%83%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q333544
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Saget born?
Born May 17, 1956.
When did Bob Saget die?
Died January 9, 2022, aged 65.
Where was Bob Saget from?
Bob Saget was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Bob Saget do?
Bob Saget worked as stand-up comedian, film director, film producer, screenwriter, television presenter.
How tall was Bob Saget?
Bob Saget was 192 cm.
What was Bob Saget known for?
Notable works include Full House, Fuller House, America's Funniest Home Videos.
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