Actor John Stamos of 'Full House' fame cited for DUI in Beverly Hills

By Joe Sutton, CNN

Updated 11:54 PM ET, Sat June 13, 2015

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John Stamos arrives Oscars in February 2015 in Hollywood, California.
John Stamos arrives Oscars in February 2015 in Hollywood, California.

Story highlights

  • Stamos thanks police, hospital staff, says he is "home and well"
  • Officers pull over actor; he was taken to a hospital for a possible medical condition
  • Police allege that he was driving under the influence

(CNN)John Stamos -- the Hollywood heartthrob known for his roles on "Full House" and "ER" -- was pulled over in Beverly Hills, California, then taken to a nearby hospital where he was arrested for having allegedly driven under the influence, police said.

Police got involved after getting numerous calls about a possible drunken driver, Beverly Hills police Sgt. David Armour said.
The 51-year-old actor -- the only person in his vehicle -- was pulled over, after which he showed officers his driver's license and identified himself verbally. Paramedics transported him to an area hospital due to a possible medical condition, according to Armour.
    Fans of the the popular sitcom "Full House" have long been clamoring for a revival, and they finally got their wish earlier this year with Netflix's "Fuller House." The series stars Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Fuller, Andrea Barber as her best friend, Kimmy, and Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner. The show returns for a second season December 9. Let's catch up with the cast.
    Photos: 'Full House': Where are they now?
    Fans of the the popular sitcom "Full House" have long been clamoring for a revival, and they finally got their wish earlier this year with Netflix's "Fuller House." The series stars Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Fuller, Andrea Barber as her best friend, Kimmy, and Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner. The show returns for a second season December 9. Let's catch up with the cast.
    Photos: 'Full House': Where are they now?
    Fans of the the popular sitcom "Full House" have long been clamoring for a revival, and they finally got their wish earlier this year with Netflix's "Fuller House." The series stars Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Fuller, Andrea Barber as her best friend, Kimmy, and Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner. The show returns for a second season December 9. Let's catch up with the cast.
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    Former "Full House" stars, from left, John Stamos, Dave Coulier and Bob Saget got together again for a Dannon Oikos commercial for Super Bowl 2014.
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    Former "Full House" stars, from left, John Stamos, Dave Coulier and Bob Saget got together again for a Dannon Oikos commercial for Super Bowl 2014.
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    Candace Cameron Bure, aka DJ Tanner, went on to play Summer Van Horne on ABC Family's "Make It or Break It." She also appeared on a 1997 episode of "Boy Meets World" and a 2007 episode of "That's So Raven." In addition to appearing on "Dancing With the Stars," she's continued to work as an actress and has written books about her life as a working wife and mother. She also made headlines in 2014 <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/07/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/candace-cameron-book/index.html" target="_blank">with statements about being "submissive" to her husband.</a> In 2015, she joined ABC's "The View" as a co-host. She announced in December 2016 she was leaving after two seasons.
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    Candace Cameron Bure – Candace Cameron Bure, aka DJ Tanner, went on to play Summer Van Horne on ABC Family's "Make It or Break It." She also appeared on a 1997 episode of "Boy Meets World" and a 2007 episode of "That's So Raven." In addition to appearing on "Dancing With the Stars," she's continued to work as an actress and has written books about her life as a working wife and mother. She also made headlines in 2014 with statements about being "submissive" to her husband. In 2015, she joined ABC's "The View" as a co-host. She announced in December 2016 she was leaving after two seasons.
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    After playing Michelle, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen starred in "It Takes Two" and "Holiday in the Sun," among other flicks and TV series. Their last gig together was 2004's "New York Minute." Mary-Kate went on to play Tara on "Weeds" and appear in "The Wackness" and "Beastly." Offscreen, the twins have built an empire around several fashion labels, including The Row, Elizabeth and James, and Stylemint. They have yet to appear on "Fuller House."
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    Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen – After playing Michelle, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen starred in "It Takes Two" and "Holiday in the Sun," among other flicks and TV series. Their last gig together was 2004's "New York Minute." Mary-Kate went on to play Tara on "Weeds" and appear in "The Wackness" and "Beastly." Offscreen, the twins have built an empire around several fashion labels, including The Row, Elizabeth and James, and Stylemint. They have yet to appear on "Fuller House."
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    After playing Stephanie, Jodie Sweetin appeared on "Party of Five" and "Yes, Dear." She hosted 2007's "Pants-Off Dance-Off," starred in 2008's "Small Bits of Happiness" and detailed her struggle with addiction in her 2010 memoir "unSweetened."
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    Jodie Sweetin – After playing Stephanie, Jodie Sweetin appeared on "Party of Five" and "Yes, Dear." She hosted 2007's "Pants-Off Dance-Off," starred in 2008's "Small Bits of Happiness" and detailed her struggle with addiction in her 2010 memoir "unSweetened."
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    After playing Danny Tanner, Bob Saget channeled another widowed father on "Raising Dad." He hosted "America's Funniest Home Videos" and showed off his R-rated sense of humor in 2005's "The Aristocrats." Saget also narrated "How I Met Your Mother" on CBS.
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    Bob Saget – After playing Danny Tanner, Bob Saget channeled another widowed father on "Raising Dad." He hosted "America's Funniest Home Videos" and s