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Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) [1] is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters (1989–1998) [2] where he was originally intended to make one appearance, White eventually became the main protagonist of the show.
At the age of 12, Jaleel White was cast as lovable nerd Steve Urkel on the ‘90s sitcom “Family Matters.” He was 21 when the show wrapped. “I always felt safe and protected on set,” White ...
White played Urkel on the series' nine-season run from 1989 to 1998. Although his role was a staple on the show, White previously revealed that he was "not welcomed to the cast at all."
"Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!" will be released on Nov. 21, welcoming fans back into the world of beloved "Family Matters" nerd Steve Urkel.
The Urkel Dance was a novelty dance that originated in the season two episode, "Life of the Party". It incorporated Urkel's hitched-up pants and nasal voice. [15] The dance was popular enough to appear on another show, Step by Step, when the Steve Urkel character appeared in a crossover in the season one episode, "The Dance".
The Urkel character continues to be one of the most iconic characters in the history of television. In 2017, White spoke to ET about a Family Matters reboot before dishing a brilliant idea about ...
Steve Urkel: Family Matters (1989–1998) 1989 Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) on Family Matters was originally a one-shot character during the show's first season in 1989. He became so popular that he became a regular cast member from season two forward, practically synonymous with the series.
Actor Jaleel White, best known for playing the nerdy Steve Urkel on the classic TV show Family Matters, recently recalled network executives once asking him to switch up Urkel’s iconic wardrobe ...