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Jaleel White
American actor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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?
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![]() White at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2024 | |
Born | Jaleel Ahmad White (1976-11-27) November 27, 1976 (age 47) |
Alma mater | UCLA |
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Years active | 1984-present |
Spouse |
Nicoletta Ruhl (m. 2004) |
Children | 1 |
Website | www |
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