As streaming services have continued to gain popularity, characters from shows like Full House have seen their status rise. Joey is one of the most noteworthy ones from the series, having been the jokester of the family and a source of much of the show’s comedy.
While fans have questions about the TGIF line-up in general, Joey fans have also had things they want to know further about him. Some of these are things that were even shown on Full House but give a reflection of his character when compiled together with other facts about him. With Fuller House coming into the mix, Joey’s background has been carved out even further.
When Was He Born?
This is a common question toward Danny Tanner as well due to the relatively uneven explanations to his and Joey’s date of birth. Joey’s has been established as September 21, 1958, with Danny sometimes shown as older or younger.
Joey’s date of birth places him as being 29-years-old when Full House began, which aligns with Danny’s own and him being a few years older than Jesse. When Fuller House began, Joey claimed he was “55-ish,” but would have actually been 57 at the time.
What Are His Most Popular Impressions?
There’s no doubt that Joey’s Disney counterpart would be the Genie from Aladdin due to their habit of doing impressions. Over the course of the series, he did too many of these to name all of them but were favored by him more than others.
Joey’s most favorite impression was that of Bullwinkle, followed very closely by Popeye. Of the impressions he did multiple times in different episodes, the ones that stand out are Daffy Duck, Scotty from Star Trek, Yosemite Sam, and The Godfather.
Who Are His Most Significant Love Interests?
While Fuller House failed to live up to Full House in some ways, it did do Joey justice by giving him a steady relationship. In Full House, he never had a confirmed love interest and was seen with a number of different women that were phased out.
Of these, the most prominent ones include Cheryl, whom he met during an awkward triple date, Patty, a former flame from college, and Wendy Tanner, the sister of Danny whom Joey realized he had an attraction toward. Fuller House finally gave the character a wife in Ginger, with whom Joey remained married.
Who Are In His Immediate Family?
Joey’s family life remained the least explored in the series, with only a few hints and an appearance by his father. His parents are Mindy and Colonel Gladstone but were divorced due to the latter’s strict demeanor and different ideals.
Joey was somewhat estranged from his father until they reconciled, while Fuller House showed him with his own family. This included his wife Ginger and four children named Phyllis, Lewis, Joan Gladstone, and Jerry Gladstone.
What Are His Hobbies And Interests?
With so many characters in the series, Joey fans like to find out what makes them similar to their favorite character. This can be answered through the interests Joey showed, including playing the harmonica, going biking, playing basketball, skating, and learning talents like playing the piano.
The most ionate that Joey was shown getting about was ice hockey, as he was a massive fan of the sport and a diehard fan of the Detroit Red Wings. This was inspired by Joey’s actor Dave Coulier, who himself is a massive fan of the team.
What Have Been His Most Significant Jobs?
While fans are aware that the was unrealistic since characters were well off even struggling, Joey did get a more realistic angle as he dabbled with many jobs. His main profession remained to be a comedian, which he achieved success in by Fuller House.
In Full House, Joey worked in advertising alongside Jesse, first as employees for a firm and then forming J&J Creative Services. He also found work as an actor in the sitcom Surf’s Up, played the Ranger Joe on a children’s variety TV show with his puppet, and had a radio show with Jesse called Rush Hour Renegades.
Who Are His Children Named After?
Some fans have noted how the names of Joey’s two daughters and two sons are so specific and have wondered if there’s some meaning behind it. Those aware of the comedy world will realize that this is a nod toward famous personalities.
His daughters are named after Phyllis Diller and Joan Rivers, while his sons were named after Jerry Lewis and Jerry Seinfeld. This is basically a confirmation of Joey’s love for comedy, as he made sure to name his children after legendary comedians he ired.
What Is His Education?
Joey’s education is something of a mystery for most fans since he was shown to attend everything from elementary school, Golden Bay High School, and even college with Danny, only for the two of them to go their separate paths in careers.
However, it was revealed that he did have a degree in education, which he got in case being a comedian didn’t work out. He put this degree to use to become a substitute teacher of Michelle, where Joey showed significant knowledge, proving he did do well in education.
Has He Ever Been Referred To As An Uncle?
While he’s always been considered as an uncle figure for viewers, Joey wasn’t ever called as such by Danny’s children, which some consider an indication of their supposedly poor friendship. In Fuller House, even DJ’s children referred to him as Joey despite the latter again having an uncle-like relationship with them.
However, Joey was called an uncle at one point, which happened after the birth of Alex and Nicky. Jesse, who had become Joey’s best friend by now, claimed his children would refer to him as an uncle to commemorate their bond.
What Is A Character Mannerism That Went Mostly Unnoticed?
There are a lot of hidden details about Full House that many were either too young to notice or weren’t able to catch. One of these is very seldom known but is an indication of Joey’s eccentric nature. This is Joey’s habit of dres his mannequin with whatever he’s wearing.
This can be seen when Joey has a scene with the mannequin present, which wears the exact same wardrobe Joey has at the time. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is, as the mannequin always has the choice of clothing Joey has on.