Robert Lane Saget (/ˈsæɡət/; born May 17, 1956) is an American
stand-up comedian, actor, television host and director. His television
roles include Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House (1987â€"95)
and its Netflix sequel Fuller House. He also hosted America's Funniest
Home Videos from 1989 to 1997. Saget is also known for his
adult-oriented stand-up routine. He also provided the voice of the
future Ted Mosby on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother from 2005 to
2014.Saget's 2014 comedy album, That's What I'm Talkin' About, was
nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.Saget was born in
Philadelphia to a Jewish family. His father, Benjamin (August 28, 1917
â€" January 30, 2007), was a supermarket executive, and his mother,
Rosalyn "Dolly" (February 12, 1925 â€" February 15, 2014), was a
hospital administrator. Saget lived in California before moving back
to Philadelphia and graduating from Abington Senior High School in
1975. Saget originally intended to become a doctor, but his Honors
English teacher, Elaine Zimmerman, saw his creative potential and
urged him to seek a career in films.
stand-up comedian, actor, television host and director. His television
roles include Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House (1987â€"95)
and its Netflix sequel Fuller House. He also hosted America's Funniest
Home Videos from 1989 to 1997. Saget is also known for his
adult-oriented stand-up routine. He also provided the voice of the
future Ted Mosby on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother from 2005 to
2014.Saget's 2014 comedy album, That's What I'm Talkin' About, was
nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.Saget was born in
Philadelphia to a Jewish family. His father, Benjamin (August 28, 1917
â€" January 30, 2007), was a supermarket executive, and his mother,
Rosalyn "Dolly" (February 12, 1925 â€" February 15, 2014), was a
hospital administrator. Saget lived in California before moving back
to Philadelphia and graduating from Abington Senior High School in
1975. Saget originally intended to become a doctor, but his Honors
English teacher, Elaine Zimmerman, saw his creative potential and
urged him to seek a career in films.
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