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Whatever Happened to Jaleel White (aka Urkel) From 'Family Matters'?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:03:06 +0000

Then: Jaleel White didn't join the cast of 'Family Matters' until midway through the sitcom's first season. But when he did his nerdy, suspender-loving character Urkel became the show's breakout star and fueled its nine-year run. During that time, White also voiced Sonic The Hedgehog in various animated television versions of the popular video game.

5 Reasons Why Jaleel White Will Win 'Dancing With the Stars'

Nick Nadel — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:09:29 +0000

The cast of season 14 of 'Dancing with the Stars' was just announced, and among the usual boring parade of C-list "stars" (Melissa Gilbert?) and random athletes looking for a career boost (how soon before Donald Driver is dating Kim Kardashian?), there was one fantastic inclusion. The fact that Jaleel White, aka Steve Urkel of 'Family Matters' fame, has only just been included on the Vegas-y dance-athon is pretty surprising. If anyone is suited to cutting a rug on TV, it's the man formerly known as Urkel (and also Stefan Urquelle).

Jaleel 'Urkel' White Really Wants a Part on 'Breaking Bad'

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:56:59 +0000

The man who made the high-pitched nerd Urkel a household name on ‘Family Matters’ says he really wants to play a character on the hit AMC drama ‘Breaking Bad’. The actor and host of SyFy’s reality series ‘Total Blackout’ spoke to reporters at the Television Critics Association’s annual gathering in Los Angeles. White said he’s [...]

Jaleel White to Guest Star as Prison Inmate on 'House'

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:23:22 +0000

When we last saw Hugh Laurie’s title character from ‘House,’ he was driving his car into former paramour Lisa Cuddy’s house — a stunt that landed him in prison. In the October 3 season premiere of the show, the TV doctor’s cellmate will be revealed: it’s Jaleel White. White, who’s best known for his portrayal of consummate [...]

Watch Cee-Lo Green's New Video for 'Cry Baby,' Starring Jaleel 'Steve Urkel' White

Chip Sandalwood — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:23:03 +0000

13 years after Steve Urkel hung up his suspenders for good, America’s favorite nerd is back. This 50′s inspired music video for Cee-Lo Green’s new single ‘Cry Baby’ features the filled-out, spectacle-free actor that played Urkel, Jaleel White, rocking a cardigan and plaid pants for what has to be the first time since ‘Family Matters’ [...]