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Jaleel White

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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

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?

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.