Jaleel White

American actor

Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters.[1] The character was originally intended to be a one-time guest appearance on the show; however, he was an instant hit with audiences and White became a regular cast member. The series aired for a total of nine seasons, from 1989 to 1998. White then reprised his role as Urkel for the first time in 21 years in the 2019 series Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?

Jaleel White
White at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024
Born
Jaleel Ahmad White

(1976-11-27) November 27, 1976 (age 47)
Alma materUCLA
Occupations
Years active1984-present
Spouse
Nicoletta Ruhl
(m. 2004)
Children1
Websitewww.jaleelwhite.com

References

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  1. "Jaleel White fondly recalls playing Urkel on 'Family Matters'". Los Angeles Times. 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2024-07-15.