Jaleel White is an acclaimed American actor and comedian best known for playing iconic character Steve Urkel on the hit 90s sitcom Family Matters for 9 seasons.
Attribute Details Full Name Jaleel Ahmad White Also Known As Jaleel White Urkel, J Money Profession(s) Actor, Comedian Date of Birth November 27, 1976 Age 46 years (As of 2023) Place of Birth Culver City, California, United States Nationality American Zodiac Sign Sagittarius Ancestry & Heritage African-American
Attribute Details Height 5′ 11″ (180 cm) Weight 78 kg (172 lbs) Body Measurements N/A Eye Colour Dark Brown Hair Colour Black
Attribute Details Parents Michael White (Father), Gail White (Mother) Siblings 1 older brother Affairs Bridget Hardy (engaged) Relationship Single Partner/Spouse N/A Children 1 daughter
Attribute Details Schooling Graduated from UCLA Higher Education Studied film and television production at UCLA Early Life Grew up in Los Angeles, California Early Influences Inspired by Eddie Murphy and other Black entertainers
Attribute Details Debut Debuted in commercials at age 3 Significant Works Played Steve Urkel in Family Matters (1989-1997) Awards & Nominations Won multiple Young Artist Awards Filmography/Discography Films like Dreamgirls , Big Fat Liar ; shows like Boston Legal , Psych Voice Work Voiced Sonic the Hedgehog in cartoons and video games Music Videos Cameo in Kris Kross “Totally Krossed Out” video Tours & Live Shows Has done standup comedy shows Collaborations Worked with other Black sitcom stars on content Documentaries Appeared in 100 Greatest Teen Stars
Attribute Details Net Worth $10 million Properties Has owned homes in LA and Atlanta areas Business Ventures Launched production company JALEELY INC Investments Has invested in tech startups and rental properties
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Enjoys hosting game shows and game streaming Controversies Struggled with typecasting after Family Matters ended Philanthropy & Activism Partnered with charities like Saving Our Daughters Public Image Known as the iconic “Urkel” actor from the 90s Personal Challenges Battled alcoholism and depression in early 2000s Notable Interviews Oprah: Where Are They Now? interview in 2013Personal Anecdotes Was offered NASA internship in high school Quotes “Do the Urkel!”
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @jaleelwhite Twitter Handle @jaleelwhite Facebook Handle @JaleelWhite Youtube Channel Jaleel White
Attribute Details Cultural References The “Urkel Dance” and catchphrases influenced pop culture Achievements Outside Primary Profession Game show hosting, tech investing, content producing Mentorship Mentored young Black actors and supported youth charities Legacy Left lasting impact as America’s favorite nerd, Steve Urkel
Jaleel White charmed audiences for years as the iconic character Steve Urkel and succeeded in branching out beyond the stereotypical child star mold.
