Dave Coulier to Open Blue Water Film Festival

St. Clair Shores native and "Full House" star returns to Michigan Oct. 6 for a comedy show in Port Huron to open the Blue Water Film Festival.

Comedian Dave Coulier Appears at Macomb Center on Jan. 29

Coulier talks with Patch contributor Tina DeBord about Michigan, humor and undergarments.

Comedian, producer and voice actor Dave Coulier will bring his stand-up routine to the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Jan. 29. Coulier, a St. Clair Shores native, is best known for his role as funny guy Joey Gladstone on the sitcom Full House. We recently spoke with him via e-mail about his current projects, his ties to Michigan and his preference for underpants. Patch: Your impersonations are well-known. When and why did you start using your voice as a comedic tool? Coulier: I was a hockey player growing up. With 20 guys in a locker room, there's always a built-in audience–a place to try out impressions of coaches, teachers and teammates. I realized at a very early age that mimicking people and doing voices could get big laughs…

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Jenny Whalen

6:43 pm on Friday, January 21, 2011

I was always an Uncle Joey fan. Sure we fantasized about Uncle Jessie, but Uncle Joey was the guy you brought home to mom and dad. I'm glad to hear Dave is just as sweet and down to earth as his character on "Full House."   more ›