Andrea Barber

Andrea Barber is best known for her role on the hit ABC series Full House as Kimmy Gibbler, the best friend of D.J. Tanner, which she played from 1987 to 1995. After Full House ended, Barber retired from acting to pursue a Bachelor's in English Literature at Whittier College and a Master's in Women's Studies at the University of York in York, England. She worked in the field of international education for several years before starting a family and raising two children. She has completed over...See more

Andrea Barber is best known for her role on the hit ABC series Full House as Kimmy Gibbler, the best friend of D.J. Tanner, which she played from 1987 to 1995. After Full House ended, Barber retired from acting to pursue a Bachelor's in English Literature at Whittier College and a Master's in Women's Studies at the University of York in York, England. She worked in the field of international education for several years before starting a family and raising two children. She has completed over 30 half marathons and 4 full marathons. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness and a NAMI spokeswoman. Andrea returned to Hollywood in 2015 to reboot her acting career on the current hit Netflix series, Fuller House. Follow Andrea on Instagram @andreabarber. See less